Hugo Rust Laerskool
Wellington, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Hugo Rust Laerskool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hugo Rust Laerskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Hugo Rust Laerskool 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
Hugo Rust Laerskool 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, Hugo Rust Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 712 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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
Hugo Rust Laerskool is situated in Wellington (Wellington North), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 7 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: Jan Van Riebeeckstraat Wellington 7655. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 655 Wellington Unknown 7654.
Curriculum & Academics
Hugo Rust Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hugo Rust Laerskool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 Hugo Rust Laerskool 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
Jan Van Riebeeckstraat Wellington 7655
Wellington, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 655 Wellington Unknown 7654
Phone
+27 21 873 1598Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
112309265
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.