Generation School - Hermanus
Hermanus, Western Cape · Overberg
About Generation School - Hermanus
Situated in an rural part of Hermanus, Western Cape, Generation School - Hermanus functions as a independent combined school within the Overberg education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 312 learners with a teaching staff of 31, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 10:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Generation School - Hermanus is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Generation School - Hermanus 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
Generation School - Hermanus 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, Generation School - Hermanus reported a total enrollment of 312 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 10:1, 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
Generation School - Hermanus is situated in Hermanus (Eastcliff), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Overberg education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Overberg, under the Overstrand local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Cnr Of Jose Burman Avenue And Fairways Avenue Hermanus 7200. For postal correspondence, use: C/o Jose Burman And Fairways A/A Hermanus Hermanus 7200.
Curriculum & Academics
Generation School - Hermanus is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Generation School - Hermanus 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 Generation School - Hermanus 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
Cnr Of Jose Burman Avenue And Fairways Avenue Hermanus 7200
Hermanus, Western Cape
Postal
C/o Jose Burman And Fairways A/A Hermanus Hermanus 7200
Phone
+27 21 205 5915Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
115001457
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.