Hermanus Waldorf School
Sand Bay, Western Cape · Overberg
About Hermanus Waldorf School
As a independent intermediate school, Hermanus Waldorf School provides education to learners in Sand Bay, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Overberg education district. For the 2025 academic year, 279 learners were enrolled, taught by 14 educators at a ratio of 20:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hermanus Waldorf School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Hermanus Waldorf School 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
Hermanus Waldorf School 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, Hermanus Waldorf School reported a total enrollment of 279 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Hermanus Waldorf School is situated in Sand Bay (Sand Bay), 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: 1290 End Street Sandbaai Hermanus 7200. For postal correspondence, use: Postnet Suite 86 Private Bag X16 Hermanus 7200.
Curriculum & Academics
Hermanus Waldorf School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hermanus Waldorf School 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 Hermanus Waldorf School 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
1290 End Street Sandbaai Hermanus 7200
Sand Bay, Western Cape
Postal
Postnet Suite 86 Private Bag X16 Hermanus 7200
Phone
+27 28 316 2938Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
115007543
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.