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Lathi-Tha School Of Skills

Public school of skills, unknown specialisation · Khayelitsha, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (7 circuit)

Lathi-Tha School Of Skills is a public school in Khayelitsha, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 457 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Lathi-Tha School Of Skills, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Khayelitsha, City Of Cape Town, Lathi-Tha School Of Skills is a public school.

457
Learners
27
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Unknown
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lathi-Tha School Of Skills is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Lathi-Tha School Of Skills specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro East district with Lathi-Tha School Of Skills.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lathi-Tha School Of Skills, 2,037 compared with 457; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lathi-Tha School Of Skills; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lathi-Tha School Of Skills doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Lathi-Tha School Of Skills's 457; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lathi-Tha School Of Skills; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School teaches considerably more learners than Lathi-Tha School Of Skills, 1,907 compared with 457; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lathi-Tha School Of Skills; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lathi-Tha School Of Skills doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Simanyene Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lathi-Tha School Of Skills, 1,797 compared with 457; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lathi-Tha School Of Skills; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lathi-Tha School Of Skills doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bastion Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lathi-Tha School Of Skills, 1,790 compared with 457; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lathi-Tha School Of Skills; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Lathi-Tha School Of Skills, 2,089 compared with 457; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lathi-Tha School Of Skills doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lathi-Tha School Of Skills, 2,037 compared with 457; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lathi-Tha School Of Skills; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lathi-Tha School Of Skills doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Lathi-Tha School Of Skills's 457; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lathi-Tha School Of Skills; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lathi-Tha School Of Skills, 1,970 compared with 457; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lathi-Tha School Of Skills; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Lathi-Tha School Of Skills's 457; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lathi-Tha School Of Skills; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Lathi-Tha School Of Skills for 2027

Because Lathi-Tha School Of Skills is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
16 Mkhonto Crescent E-Section Khayelitsha 7784
Postal
Po Box 90 Khayelitsha Unknown 7784
Telephone
081 521 6666
EMIS number
106008368

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lathi-Tha School Of Skills?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Lathi-Tha School Of Skills directly, on 081 521 6666, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lathi-Tha School Of Skills?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Lathi-Tha School Of Skills the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lathi-Tha School Of Skills to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Lathi-Tha School Of Skills?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Lathi-Tha School Of Skills?
Lathi-Tha School Of Skills reported 457 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Lathi-Tha School Of Skills?
Yes, Lathi-Tha School Of Skills is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Lathi-Tha School Of Skills's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Lathi-Tha School Of Skills.
Is Lathi-Tha School Of Skills a public or private school?
Lathi-Tha School Of Skills is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lathi-Tha School Of Skills?
You can call 081 521 6666. It is located at 16 Mkhonto Crescent E-Section Khayelitsha 7784.
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