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Public special needs school
Lathi-Tha School of Skills
Khayelitsha, Cape Town, Western Cape
Lathi-Tha School of Skills is a public special needs school in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a school of skills. In 2025 it had 457 learners and 27 educators, about 16.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public special needs schools in Western Cape (304 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public special needs school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | School of Skills |
| Sector | Public |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 457 |
| Educators (2025) | 27 |
| Learners per educator | 16.9 (province average 11.6) Fewer learners per educator than 16% of 70 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 106008368 |
| Exam centre number | 1001267 |
Address and location
| Street address | 16 Mkhonto Crescent E-Section Khayelitsha 7784 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 90 Khayelitsha Unknown 7784 |
| Suburb / area | Khayelitsha |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 7 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100092 |
| Former department | Wce |
Admissions
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Questions about Lathi-Tha School of Skills
Is Lathi-Tha School of Skills a public or private school?
Lathi-Tha School of Skills is a public special needs school.
Does Lathi-Tha School of Skills charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption.
How many learners are at Lathi-Tha School of Skills?
457 learners and 27 educators (about 16.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 16% of 70 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Lathi-Tha School of Skills?
Its EMIS number is 106008368. Its exam centre number is 1001267.
Where is Lathi-Tha School of Skills?
16 Mkhonto Crescent E-Section Khayelitsha 7784. It is in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 081 521 6666.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.