Ambleside School Of Hout Bay
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central
About Ambleside School Of Hout Bay
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ambleside School Of Hout Bay is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Ambleside School Of Hout Bay is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Ambleside School Of Hout Bay 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, Ambleside School Of Hout Bay reported a total enrollment of 146 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 8:1, 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
Ambleside School Of Hout Bay is situated in City Of Cape Town (Hout Bay), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central education district, specifically within the 5 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: 120 Milner Road Hout Bay 7806. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 26300 Cape Town Unknown 7872.
Curriculum & Academics
Ambleside School Of Hout Bay is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ambleside School Of Hout Bay 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 Ambleside School Of Hout Bay 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
120 Milner Road Hout Bay 7806
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 26300 Cape Town Unknown 7872
Phone
+27 21 790 4449Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
105001047
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.