Sophumelela Secondary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Sophumelela Secondary School
Based in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Sophumelela Secondary School is a public secondary school located in an urban setting under the Metro South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1646 learners with a teaching staff of 49, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sophumelela Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Sophumelela Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Sophumelela Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Sophumelela Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,646 learners with a teaching staff of 49 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Sophumelela Secondary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Philippi), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: C/o Oliver Tambo & Vanguard Dr Samora Machel Philippi 7786. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 19512 Lentegeur Unknown 7786.
Curriculum & Academics
Sophumelela Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sophumelela Secondary School was historically administered under the Wce education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sophumelela Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
C/o Oliver Tambo & Vanguard Dr Samora Machel Philippi 7786
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 19512 Lentegeur Unknown 7786
Phone
+27 21 200 0994Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
106007098
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.