Emil Weder Sekondêr
Genadendal, Western Cape · Overberg
About Emil Weder Sekondêr
Emil Weder Sekondêr is a public secondary school located in Genadendal, Western Cape. The school recorded 556 learners and 19 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Emil Weder Sekondêr is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Emil Weder Sekondêr is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Emil Weder 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, Emil Weder Sekondêr reported a total enrollment of 556 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Emil Weder Sekondêr is situated in Genadendal (Genadendal), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Overberg education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Overberg, under the Theewaterskloof local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Hartzenberg Avenue Genadendal 7234. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 6 Genadendal Unknown 7234.
Curriculum & Academics
Emil Weder Sekondêr is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Emil Weder 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 Emil Weder 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Hartzenberg Avenue Genadendal 7234
Genadendal, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 6 Genadendal Unknown 7234
Phone
+27 28 251 8119Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
114333328
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.