Al-Hidaayah College
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Al-Hidaayah College
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Al-Hidaayah College 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, Al-Hidaayah College 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
Al-Hidaayah College 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Al-Hidaayah College reported a total enrollment of 205 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Al-Hidaayah College is situated in City Of Cape Town (Scottsdene), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 3 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: 51 Gow Street Watsonia Park Kraaifontein 7570. For postal correspondence, use: 51 Gow Street Watsonia Park Kraaifontein 7570.
Curriculum & Academics
Al-Hidaayah College is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Al-Hidaayah College 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 Al-Hidaayah College 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
51 Gow Street Watsonia Park Kraaifontein 7570
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
51 Gow Street Watsonia Park Kraaifontein 7570
Phone
+27 61 948 3535Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000435
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.