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Guguletu, Cape Town, Western Cape 203 m
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Siviwe School of Skills
Guguletu, Cape Town, Western Cape
Siviwe School of Skills is a public special needs school in Guguletu, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a school of skills. In 2025 it had 575 learners and 31 educators, about 18.5 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) | 575 |
| Educators (2025) | 31 |
| Learners per educator | 18.5 (province average 11.6) Fewer learners per educator than 4% of 70 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106008228 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ny 82 Gugulethu 7750 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 53 Guglethu Unknown 7750 |
| Suburb / area | Guguletu |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100038 |
| Former department | Wce |
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 Siviwe School of Skills
Is Siviwe School of Skills a public or private school?
Siviwe School of Skills is a public special needs school.
Does Siviwe 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 Siviwe School of Skills?
575 learners and 31 educators (about 18.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 4% of 70 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Siviwe School of Skills?
Its EMIS number is 106008228.
Where is Siviwe School of Skills?
Ny 82 Gugulethu 7750. It is in Guguletu, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 633 2958.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.