Worcester Sekondêr
Worcester, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Worcester Sekondêr
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Worcester Sekondêr is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Worcester 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
Worcester 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, Worcester Sekondêr reported a total enrollment of 982 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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 Sekondêr 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: Stynderstraat Worcester 6850. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 581 Worcester Unknown 6849.
Curriculum & Academics
Worcester Sekondêr is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Worcester 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 Worcester 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
Stynderstraat Worcester 6850
Worcester, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 581 Worcester Unknown 6849
Phone
+27 23 342 0857Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
130333395
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.