Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Western Cape / Cape Town / Tembaletu School

Tembaletu School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Guguletu, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (8 circuit)

Tembaletu School is a public school based in Guguletu, City Of Cape Town. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

Is any information about Tembaletu School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Tembaletu School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Guguletu, City Of Cape Town, Tembaletu School operates as a public school.

190
Learners
21
Educators
No fee
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile N/A no-fee school, Tembaletu School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Metro Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro Central district with Tembaletu School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Tembaletu School's 190; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembaletu School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembaletu School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Tembaletu School's 190; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembaletu School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembaletu School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Tembaletu School's 190; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembaletu School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Tembaletu School's 190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tembaletu School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tembaletu School, 1,585 compared with 190; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembaletu School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembaletu School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Tembaletu School, 2,089 compared with 190; 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 Tembaletu School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tembaletu School, 2,037 compared with 190; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembaletu School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembaletu School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Tembaletu School's 190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tembaletu School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tembaletu School, 1,970 compared with 190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tembaletu School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Tembaletu School's 190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tembaletu School; 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 Tembaletu School for 2027

Because Tembaletu School 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
Ny 77 Gugulethu 7750
Postal
Po Box 2228 Clareinch Unknown 7740
Telephone
021 637 5902
EMIS number
106000113

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tembaletu School?
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 Tembaletu School directly, on 021 637 5902, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tembaletu School?
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 Tembaletu School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tembaletu School 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 Tembaletu School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Tembaletu School?
Tembaletu School reported 190 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Tembaletu School?
No. Tembaletu School is a no-fee school, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tembaletu School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Tembaletu School.
Is Tembaletu School a public or private school?
Tembaletu School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tembaletu School?
You can call 021 637 5902. It is located at Ny 77 Gugulethu 7750.
Related

Related schools in Cape Town

Other schools nearby, in and around Guguletu, City Of Cape Town: