Makupula Secondary School

Stellenbosch, Western Cape · Cape Winelands

Public Secondary School Q1 No Fee

About Makupula Secondary School

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Makupula Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.

Fee Status

As a Q1 institution, Makupula Secondary 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

Makupula Secondary School 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, Makupula Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,034 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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

Makupula Secondary School is situated in Stellenbosch (Kaya Mandi), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 10 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Stellenbosch local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: P.o. Box 993 Stellenbosch 7599. For postal correspondence, use: Makupula Street Kayamandi Stellenbosch 7600.

Curriculum & Academics

Makupula Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Makupula Secondary 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 Makupula Secondary 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

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Address

P.o. Box 993 Stellenbosch 7599

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

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Postal

Makupula Street Kayamandi Stellenbosch 7600

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,034
Educators 30

Learner:Educator Ratio

34:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
Settingrural
FocusSecondary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictCape Winelands

EMIS Number

109324167

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.