Qhayiya Secondary School
Hermanus, Western Cape · Overberg
About Qhayiya Secondary School
A public institution, Qhayiya Secondary School functions as a secondary school located in Hermanus, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Overberg education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1954 learners were enrolled, taught by 61 educators at a ratio of 32:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Qhayiya 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, Qhayiya 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
Qhayiya 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, Qhayiya Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,954 learners with a teaching staff of 61 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Qhayiya Secondary School is situated in Hermanus (Zwelihle), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Overberg education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Overberg, under the Overstrand local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 37 Hlobo Street Zwelihle Location Hermanus 7200. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 493 Hermanus Unknown 7200.
Curriculum & Academics
Qhayiya Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Qhayiya 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 Qhayiya 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
Address
37 Hlobo Street Zwelihle Location Hermanus 7200
Hermanus, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 493 Hermanus Unknown 7200
Phone
+27 28 050 2740Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
115333646
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.