Curro Somerset West
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Curro Somerset West
In the urban area of City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Curro Somerset West operates as a independent combined school within the Metro East education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 485 learners with a teaching staff of 43, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 11:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Curro Somerset West is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Curro Somerset West 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
Curro Somerset West 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Curro Somerset West reported a total enrollment of 485 learners with a teaching staff of 43 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Curro Somerset West is situated in City Of Cape Town (Somerset West), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1 Sunderbans Road Sitari Country Estate Somerset West 7129. For postal correspondence, use: Postnet Suite 217 Private Bag X15 Unknown 7129.
Curriculum & Academics
Curro Somerset West is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Curro Somerset West was historically administered under the Wce education department. 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 Curro Somerset West 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
1 Sunderbans Road Sitari Country Estate Somerset West 7129
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Postnet Suite 217 Private Bag X15 Unknown 7129
Phone
+27 87 285 2142Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000574
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.