Zola Senior Secondary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Zola Senior Secondary School
Zola Senior Secondary School is registered as a public secondary school based in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, under the Metro East education district. The school recorded 1224 learners and 36 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Zola Senior 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, Zola Senior 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
Zola Senior 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, Zola Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,224 learners with a teaching staff of 36 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
Zola Senior Secondary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Thembokwezi), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 4 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: 1 Hope Street Thembani Village Thembani Village 7791. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 101 Elonwabeni Unknown 7791.
Curriculum & Academics
Zola Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Zola Senior 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 Zola Senior 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
1 Hope Street Thembani Village Thembani Village 7791
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 101 Elonwabeni Unknown 7791
Phone
+27 21 387 3888Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
102483605
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.