Weltevrede Vgk Primêre Skool (Barrydale
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape · Overberg
About Weltevrede Vgk Primêre Skool (Barrydale
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Weltevrede Vgk Primêre Skool (Barrydale is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Weltevrede Vgk Primêre Skool (Barrydale 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
Weltevrede Vgk Primêre Skool (Barrydale 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, Weltevrede Vgk Primêre Skool (Barrydale reported a total enrollment of 111 learners with a teaching staff of 3 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
Weltevrede Vgk Primêre Skool (Barrydale is situated in Outside A/A Town (Barrydale), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Overberg education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Overberg, under the Swellendam local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Weltevrede Barrydale 6750. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 40 Barrydale Unknown 6750.
Curriculum & Academics
Weltevrede Vgk Primêre Skool (Barrydale is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Weltevrede Vgk Primêre Skool (Barrydale 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 Weltevrede Vgk Primêre Skool (Barrydale 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
Weltevrede Barrydale 6750
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 40 Barrydale Unknown 6750
Phone
+27 28 572 1801Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
117337889
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.