Fairdale No.2 High School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About Fairdale No.2 High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Fairdale No.2 High School 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, Fairdale No.2 High School 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
Fairdale No.2 High School 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, Fairdale No.2 High School reported a total enrollment of 1,375 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Fairdale No.2 High School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Silversands), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro North education district, specifically within the 1 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: Hockenheim Drive 7580. For postal correspondence, use: Hockenheim Drive Unknown Unknown 7580.
Curriculum & Academics
Fairdale No.2 High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Fairdale No.2 High School 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 Fairdale No.2 High School 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
Hockenheim Drive 7580
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Hockenheim Drive Unknown Unknown 7580
Phone
+27 21 753 0345Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000764
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.