John Ramsay Hoërskool
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About John Ramsay Hoërskool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
John Ramsay Hoërskool is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
John Ramsay Hoërskool 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
John Ramsay Hoërskool 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, John Ramsay Hoërskool reported a total enrollment of 1,105 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
John Ramsay Hoërskool is situated in City Of Cape Town (Bishop Lavis), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro North education district, specifically within the 8 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: Lavisrylaan Bishop Lavis 7490. For postal correspondence, use: Lavisrylaan Bishop Lavis Unknown 7490.
Curriculum & Academics
John Ramsay Hoërskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
John Ramsay Hoërskool 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 John Ramsay Hoërskool 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
Lavisrylaan Bishop Lavis 7490
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Lavisrylaan Bishop Lavis Unknown 7490
Phone
+27 21 934 6427Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
102483478
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.