Scherpenheuwel Primﾊre Skool
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Scherpenheuwel Primﾊre Skool
A public institution, Scherpenheuwel Primﾊre Skool functions as a primary school located in Outside A/A Town, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Cape Winelands education district. For the 2025 academic year, 78 learners were enrolled, taught by 4 educators at a ratio of 20:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Scherpenheuwel Primﾊre Skool is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Scherpenheuwel Primﾊre Skool 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
Scherpenheuwel Primﾊre Skool 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, Scherpenheuwel Primﾊre Skool reported a total enrollment of 78 learners with a teaching staff of 4 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
Scherpenheuwel Primﾊre Skool is situated in Outside A/A Town (Worcester), 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 Breede Valley local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Scherpenheuwel Worcester 6849. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 992 Worcester Unknown 6849.
Curriculum & Academics
Scherpenheuwel Primﾊre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Scherpenheuwel Primﾊre Skool was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Scherpenheuwel Primﾊre Skool 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
Scherpenheuwel Worcester 6849
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 992 Worcester Unknown 6849
Phone
+27 23 004 0119Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
130338567
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.