Helderberg Laerskool
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Helderberg Laerskool
A independent institution, Helderberg Laerskool functions as a primary school located in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Metro East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 160 learners were enrolled, taught by 9 educators at a ratio of 18:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Helderberg Laerskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Helderberg Laerskool 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
Helderberg Laerskool 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, Helderberg Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 160 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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
Helderberg Laerskool is situated in City Of Cape Town (Stellenbosch Farms), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 9 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Helderberg College Campus Off Annandale Road Somerset West 7130. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 22 Somerset West Unknown 7129.
Curriculum & Academics
Helderberg Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Helderberg Laerskool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 Helderberg Laerskool 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
Address
Helderberg College Campus Off Annandale Road Somerset West 7130
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 22 Somerset West Unknown 7129
Phone
+27 21 855 1482Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
110000839
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.