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Public high school
Ikamvalethu Secondary School
Langa, Cape Town, Western Cape
Ikamvalethu Secondary School is a public high school in Langa, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 032 learners and 30 educators, about 34.4 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. In the 2025 matric exams, 71.2% of its 212 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
71.2% of the school's 212 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 176 | 123 | 69.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 215 | 155 | 72.1% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 212 | 151 | 71.2% | 88.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 032 |
| Educators (2025) | 30 |
| Learners per educator | 34.4 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 45% of 71 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 102041321 |
| Exam centre number | 1001133 |
Address and location
| Street address | Zone 27 Off Washington Street Temba Nqose Street Langa 7455 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 1061 Thornton Unknown 7485 |
| Suburb / area | Langa |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100051 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Ikamvalethu Secondary School
Is Ikamvalethu Secondary School a public or private school?
Ikamvalethu Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ikamvalethu Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Ikamvalethu Secondary School's matric pass rate?
71.2% of its 212 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 69.9%, 2024 72.1%.
How many learners are at Ikamvalethu Secondary School?
1 032 learners and 30 educators (about 34.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 45% of 71 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ikamvalethu Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 102041321. Its exam centre number is 1001133.
Where is Ikamvalethu Secondary School?
Zone 27 Off Washington Street Temba Nqose Street Langa 7455. It is in Langa, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 694 9933.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.