Sinethemba Secondary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Sinethemba Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sinethemba Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Sinethemba 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
Sinethemba Secondary 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, Sinethemba Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,643 learners with a teaching staff of 49 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
Sinethemba Secondary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Philippi), 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: 2110 Sagwityi Street Brown's Farm Philippi 7784. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 90 2110 Sagwityi Road Philippi 7784.
Curriculum & Academics
Sinethemba Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sinethemba Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Sinethemba 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
2110 Sagwityi Street Brown's Farm Philippi 7784
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 90 2110 Sagwityi Road Philippi 7784
Phone
+27 21 285 0693Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
106041230
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.