Brandvlei Youth Centre
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Brandvlei Youth Centre
Brandvlei Youth Centre is classified as a independent secondary school serving the Outside A/A Town area of Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Cape Winelands education district. For the 2025 academic year, 99 learners were enrolled, taught by 6 educators at a ratio of 16:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
As a institution, Brandvlei Youth Centre 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
Brandvlei Youth Centre 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Brandvlei Youth Centre reported a total enrollment of 99 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, 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
Brandvlei Youth Centre is situated in Outside A/A Town (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 rural.
The school's physical address is: Brandvlei Prison Worcester 6849. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X3064 Worcester Unknown 6849.
Curriculum & Academics
Brandvlei Youth Centre is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Brandvlei Youth Centre 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 Brandvlei Youth Centre 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
Brandvlei Prison Worcester 6849
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape
Postal
Private Bag X3064 Worcester Unknown 6849
Phone
+27 23 340 8155Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000265
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.