Worcester Gimnasium
Worcester, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Worcester Gimnasium
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Worcester Gimnasium is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Worcester Gimnasium 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
Worcester Gimnasium 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, Worcester Gimnasium reported a total enrollment of 1,070 learners with a teaching staff of 54 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Worcester Gimnasium is situated in Worcester (Worcester), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Breede Valley local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Tulbaghstraat 140 Worcester 6850. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 210 Worcester Unknown 6849.
Curriculum & Academics
Worcester Gimnasium is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Worcester Gimnasium 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 Worcester Gimnasium 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
Tulbaghstraat 140 Worcester 6850
Worcester, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 210 Worcester Unknown 6849
Phone
+27 23 347 0426Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
130310235
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.