Bergrivier Sekondêr
Wellington, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Bergrivier Sekondêr
Serving the Wellington community in Western Cape, Bergrivier Sekondêr operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Cape Winelands education district. In 2025, the school reported 1416 learners and 37 educators, resulting in a ratio of 38:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bergrivier Sekondêr is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Bergrivier Sekondêr is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Bergrivier Sekondêr is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Bergrivier Sekondêr reported a total enrollment of 1,416 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Bergrivier Sekondêr is situated in Wellington (Hillcrest), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 6 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Drakenstein local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Champagne Street Hillcrest 7656. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 1 Wellington Unknown 7656.
Curriculum & Academics
Bergrivier Sekondêr is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bergrivier Sekondêr was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bergrivier Sekondêr are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Champagne Street Hillcrest 7656
Wellington, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 1 Wellington Unknown 7656
Phone
+27 21 873 2301Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
112473340
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.