Schools in Athlone
Metro Central, Western Cape
Athlone falls within the Metro Central education district of Western Cape. It has 7 registered schools, including 4 primary and 3 secondary. The average learner-to-educator ratio across the area is 26:1.
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.
Fewer learners per educator than 24% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 26% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 48% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 29% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 52% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 72% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 8% of similar schools
School data sourced from the Department of Basic Education (EMIS). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province group. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology