Christel House South Africa
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Christel House South Africa
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Christel House South Africa is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
As a Q5 institution, Christel House South Africa 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
Christel House South Africa 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, Christel House South Africa reported a total enrollment of 902 learners with a teaching staff of 52 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, 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
Christel House South Africa is situated in City Of Cape Town (Ottery), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 2 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: 21 Swallowcliffe Drive Ottery 7800. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 767 Howard Place Unknown 7450.
Curriculum & Academics
Christel House South Africa is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Christel House South Africa 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 Christel House South Africa 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
21 Swallowcliffe Drive Ottery 7800
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 767 Howard Place Unknown 7450
Phone
+27 21 704 9400Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
105008291
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.