Aurial College
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Aurial College
Located in Oudtshoorn within Western Cape, Aurial College is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Eden And Central Kar education district. In 2025, the school reported 601 learners and 18 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Aurial College is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Aurial College 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
Aurial College 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, Aurial College reported a total enrollment of 601 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Aurial College is situated in Oudtshoorn (Bridgeton), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Oudtshoorn local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Kollegeweg Bridgeton Oudtshoorn 6625. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 3006 Oudtshoorn Unknown 6625.
Curriculum & Academics
Aurial College is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Aurial College 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 Aurial College 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
Kollegeweg Bridgeton Oudtshoorn 6625
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 3006 Oudtshoorn Unknown 6625
Phone
+27 44 272 4505Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
124007217
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.