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Public high school
Luhlaza Secondary School
Khaya, Cape Town, Western Cape
Luhlaza 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 1 271 learners and 37 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 89.6% of its 202 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.6% of the school's 202 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 246 | 225 | 91.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 217 | 201 | 92.6% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 202 | 181 | 89.6% | 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 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 271 |
| Educators (2025) | 37 |
| Learners per educator | 34.4 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 46% of 71 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106041101 |
| Exam centre number | 1004424 |
Address and location
| Street address | Makabeni Road Khayelitsha 7784 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 142 Khayelitsha Unknown 7784 |
| Suburb / area | Khaya |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 5 |
| 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 Luhlaza Secondary School
Is Luhlaza Secondary School a public or private school?
Luhlaza Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Luhlaza 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 Luhlaza Secondary School's matric pass rate?
89.6% of its 202 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 91.5%, 2024 92.6%.
How many learners are at Luhlaza Secondary School?
1 271 learners and 37 educators (about 34.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 46% of 71 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Luhlaza Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 106041101. Its exam centre number is 1004424.
Where is Luhlaza Secondary School?
Makabeni Road Khayelitsha 7784. It is in Khaya, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 361 3424.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.