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Public high school
Kwamfundo Secondary School
Harare, Cape Town, Western Cape
Kwamfundo Secondary School is a public high school in Harare, 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 1 741 learners and 36 educators, about 48.4 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 84.7% of its 229 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
84.7% of the school's 229 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 231 | 184 | 79.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 269 | 201 | 74.7% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 229 | 194 | 84.7% | 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 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 741 |
| Educators (2025) | 36 |
| Learners per educator | 48.4 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 0% of 32 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106323128 |
| Exam centre number | 1004423 |
Address and location
| Street address | 16 Ncumo Road Harare Khayelitsha 7784 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 35 Makhaya Khayelitsha 7792 |
| Suburb / area | Harare |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 6 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100098 |
| 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 Kwamfundo Secondary School
Is Kwamfundo Secondary School a public or private school?
Kwamfundo Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Kwamfundo 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 Kwamfundo Secondary School's matric pass rate?
84.7% of its 229 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 79.7%, 2024 74.7%.
How many learners are at Kwamfundo Secondary School?
1 741 learners and 36 educators (about 48.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 0% of 32 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Kwamfundo Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 106323128. Its exam centre number is 1004423.
Where is Kwamfundo Secondary School?
16 Ncumo Road Harare Khayelitsha 7784. It is in Harare, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 361 9347.
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Uxolo High School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.