De Rust Sekondêr
De Rust, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About De Rust Sekondêr
Operating as a public institution, De Rust Sekondêr is a secondary school located in De Rust within Western Cape. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district. The 2025 school year recorded 460 learners taught by 14 educators, achieving a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
De Rust Sekondêr is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, De Rust 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
De Rust 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, De Rust Sekondêr reported a total enrollment of 460 learners with a teaching staff of 14 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
De Rust Sekondêr is situated in De Rust (De Rust), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 6 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Oudtshoorn local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 2de Laan De Rust 6650. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 16 De Rust Unknown 6650.
Curriculum & Academics
De Rust Sekondêr is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
De Rust Sekondêr 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 De Rust 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
2de Laan De Rust 6650
De Rust, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 16 De Rust Unknown 6650
Phone
+27 44 241 2237Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
124353491
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.