Blackheath Sekondêr

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East

Public Secondary School Q5

About Blackheath Sekondêr

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Blackheath Sekondêr is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.

Fee Status

Blackheath Sekondêr 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

Blackheath Sekondêr operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Blackheath Sekondêr reported a total enrollment of 1,011 learners with a teaching staff of 33 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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

Blackheath Sekondêr is situated in City Of Cape Town (Dennemere), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 6 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: Meternsingel Dennemere Blackheath 7581. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus163 Blackheath Unknown 7581.

Curriculum & Academics

Blackheath Sekondêr is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Blackheath Sekondêr 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 Blackheath Sekondêr 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

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Address

Meternsingel Dennemere Blackheath 7581

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape

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Postal

Posbus163 Blackheath Unknown 7581

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,011
Educators 33

Learner:Educator Ratio

31:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
FocusSecondary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictMetro East

EMIS Number

107323888

Department of Basic Education

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.