Islamia College
Lansdowne, Metro Central, Western Cape
What kind of school is Islamia College?
Islamia College is an independent combined school in Lansdowne, within the Metro Central education district of the Western Cape. EMIS records it as a very large school with 1,682 enrolled learners. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education. EMIS classifies the location as urban.
Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.
What You Should Know
Independent school
Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.
Large school
This school has 1,682 enrolled learners.
Combined school
Classified as a combined school in EMIS, covering both primary and secondary phases.
What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Islamia College?
Learner or educator data is not available for this school, so ratio comparison cannot be calculated.
NSC Matric Results
Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.
96.0% pass rate in 2025 — 10 Q5 schools in Western Cape scored lower, 21 scored higher.
Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.
Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology
Distance to Major Centres
Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)
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Location
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What other schools are near Islamia College?
Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.
Fewer learners per educator than 40% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 38% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 43% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 67% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 41% of similar schools
Schools serving similar communities
Other combined schools in Western Cape with Quintile 5.
Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Islamia College.
Fewer learners per educator than 32% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 37% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 9% of similar schools
Frequently Asked Questions
School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology
Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.