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Joe Slovo Secondary School
Khaya, Cape Town, Western Cape
Joe Slovo Secondary School is a public high school in Khaya, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 433 learners and 45 educators, about 31.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 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, 96.2% of its 210 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.2% of the school's 210 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 187 | 163 | 87.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 137 | 136 | 99.3% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 210 | 202 | 96.2% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 433 |
| Educators (2025) | 45 |
| Learners per educator | 31.8 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 78% of 32 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106041220 |
| Exam centre number | 1004421 |
Address and location
| Street address | Kusasa Road Khayelitsha 7784 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X003 Khayelitsha Unknown 7784 |
| Suburb / area | Khaya |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100092 |
| 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 Joe Slovo Secondary School
Is Joe Slovo Secondary School a public or private school?
Joe Slovo Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Joe Slovo Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Joe Slovo Secondary School's matric pass rate?
96.2% of its 210 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 87.2%, 2024 99.3%.
How many learners are at Joe Slovo Secondary School?
1 433 learners and 45 educators (about 31.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 78% of 32 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Joe Slovo Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 106041220. Its exam centre number is 1004421.
Where is Joe Slovo Secondary School?
Kusasa Road Khayelitsha 7784. It is in Khaya, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 023 2413.
Schools near Joe Slovo Secondary School
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Sakumlandela Primary School
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Usasazo Secondary School
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Lathi-Tha School of Skills
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.