Ceres Sekondêr
Ceres, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Ceres Sekondêr
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ceres Sekondêr is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
As a Q4 institution, Ceres Sekondêr 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
Ceres Sekondêr 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ceres Sekondêr reported a total enrollment of 1,608 learners with a teaching staff of 45 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ceres Sekondêr is situated in Ceres (Ceres), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Witzenberg local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Gardenialaan Ceres 6835. For postal correspondence, use: Privaatsak X1 Ceres Unknown 6835.
Curriculum & Academics
Ceres Sekondêr is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ceres Sekondêr was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Ceres 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Gardenialaan Ceres 6835
Ceres, Western Cape
Postal
Privaatsak X1 Ceres Unknown 6835
Phone
+27 23 312 2460Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
126333034
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.