Nuwerus Hoërskool
Nuwerus, Western Cape · West Coast
About Nuwerus Hoërskool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nuwerus Hoërskool is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Nuwerus Hoërskool 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
Nuwerus Hoërskool 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, Nuwerus Hoërskool reported a total enrollment of 211 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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
Nuwerus Hoërskool is situated in Nuwerus (Nuwerus), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Matzikama local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kalossiestraat Nuwerus 8201. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 2 Nuwerus Unknown 8201.
Curriculum & Academics
Nuwerus Hoërskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nuwerus Hoërskool 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 Nuwerus Hoërskool 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
Kalossiestraat Nuwerus 8201
Nuwerus, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 2 Nuwerus Unknown 8201
Phone
+27 27 643 2002Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
137312234
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.