Generation Schools Somerset West
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Generation Schools Somerset West
A independent institution, Generation Schools Somerset West functions as a combined 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, 307 learners were enrolled, taught by 31 educators at a ratio of 10:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Generation Schools Somerset West 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 Schools Somerset West 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 Schools Somerset West 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 Schools Somerset West reported a total enrollment of 307 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 Schools Somerset West is situated in City Of Cape Town (Onverwacht Village), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 7 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: 11 Copacabana Boulevard Re-union Drive Somerset West 7130. For postal correspondence, use: 11 Copacabana Boulevard Heritage Park Somerset West 7130.
Curriculum & Academics
Generation Schools Somerset West is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Generation Schools Somerset West 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 Generation Schools Somerset West 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
11 Copacabana Boulevard Re-union Drive Somerset West 7130
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
11 Copacabana Boulevard Heritage Park Somerset West 7130
Phone
+27 22 007 0161Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000544
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.