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Qhayiya Secondary School (Hermanus)

Public High school • No-Fee School

2 086
Learners
69
Educators
84.9%
Pass Rate

School Overview

2 086
Learners
69
Educators
30.2
Learner/EducatorThis ratio divides total learners by all educators. It does not represent actual classroom size, which is typically higher.
84.9%
Matric Pass Rate

🔥 The Unfiltered Take

An AI comedian roasts Qhayiya Secondary School. No teachers were consulted.

⚠ AI-generated satire — not serious, not factual, just for fun. May contain inaccuracies.

Qhayiya Secondary in Hermanus, where the whales come to watch the learners try to get a teacher's attention. Two thousand and eighty six kids, sixty nine teachers, thirty learners per class. Broe, that is not a classroom, that is a taxi rank with a whiteboard. The teacher is not teaching, the teacher is surviving. You want help with your maths homework? Take a number, grab a chair, and come back after load shedding. But listen, no fees. Zero rands. Absolutely nothing. Which means the school cannot even blame you for not paying attention because you did not pay for anything. The government said "here is your school, here is Hermanus, here is the wind off the sea," and just left. The learners are out here getting an education between the whale watching tourists and the wine farms, which is honestly a very confusing place to be a teenager. Now that matric pass rate though. Eighty four point nine percent. With thirty kids per teacher, no fees, and the Atlantic Ocean blowing everyone sideways. That is actually not a small thing. That is teachers working like they personally owe the WCED something, and kids grinding while the rich school down the road is still busy deciding on a new school blazer colour. Overall verdict: Qhayiya is basically running a small city disguised as a high school, with almost no resources and somehow still getting it done, respect where it is due.

Generated 18 April 2026

📚 Curriculum Offered

NSC (CAPS)

Contact & Location

+27 (0)280502740
Physical Address
37 HLOBO STREET ZWELIHLE LOCATION HERMANUS 7200, HERMANUS, Western Cape
Postal Address
P.O.BOX 493 HERMANUS UNKNOWN 7200

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the school fees at Qhayiya Secondary School?

Qhayiya Secondary School is a no-fee school, meaning there are no tuition fees for learners.

How big is Qhayiya Secondary School school?

The school currently has 2,086 learners with 69 educators.

How do I contact Qhayiya Secondary School?

You can contact Qhayiya Secondary School at +27 (0)280502740. The school is located at 37 HLOBO STREET ZWELIHLE LOCATION HERMANUS 7200, HERMANUS.

What curriculum does Qhayiya Secondary School follow?

Qhayiya Secondary School offers the NSC (CAPS) curriculum.

Is Qhayiya Secondary School a public or private school?

Qhayiya Secondary School is a public school in Western Cape, operating as a no-fee school.

Data Sources

Information compiled from: National Department of Basic Education, school official website and publicly available information.