Agulhas School Of Skills

Napier, Western Cape · Overberg

Public School Of Skills

About Agulhas School Of Skills

Situated in an rural part of Napier, Western Cape, Agulhas School Of Skills functions as a public school of skills within the Overberg education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 309 learners with a teaching staff of 19, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 16:1. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.

Governance & Funding

Fee Status

Agulhas School Of Skills 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

Agulhas School Of Skills 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Agulhas School Of Skills reported a total enrollment of 309 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1, 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

Agulhas School Of Skills is situated in Napier (Napier), 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 Cape Agulhas local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: Steynstraat Napier 7270. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 17 Napier Unknown 7270.

Curriculum & Academics

Agulhas School Of Skills is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a standard curriculum within the school of skills phase of basic education.

History & Background

Agulhas School Of Skills was historically administered under the Wce 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 Agulhas School Of Skills 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

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Address

Steynstraat Napier 7270

Napier, Western Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 17 Napier Unknown 7270

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 309
Educators 19

Learner:Educator Ratio

16:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSchool Of Skills
TypeSpecial Needs Education Centre
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictOverberg

EMIS Number

113008387

Department of Basic Education

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.