Jakes Gerwel Technical School
Bonnievale, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Jakes Gerwel Technical School
Jakes Gerwel Technical School is classified as a public secondary school serving the Bonnievale area of Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Cape Winelands education district. For the 2025 academic year, 756 learners were enrolled, taught by 47 educators at a ratio of 16:1. 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
Jakes Gerwel Technical 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, Jakes Gerwel Technical 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
Jakes Gerwel Technical 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Jakes Gerwel Technical School reported a total enrollment of 756 learners with a teaching staff of 47 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1, 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
Jakes Gerwel Technical School is situated in Bonnievale (Bonnievale), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Langeberg local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 12a Main Street Bonnievale 6730. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 40 Bonnievale Unknown 6730.
Curriculum & Academics
Jakes Gerwel Technical School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Jakes Gerwel Technical 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 Jakes Gerwel Technical 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
12a Main Street Bonnievale 6730
Bonnievale, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 40 Bonnievale Unknown 6730
Phone
+27 23 009 0999Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000577
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.