Somerset High School
Worcester, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Somerset High School
Somerset High School is classified as a public secondary school serving the Worcester area of Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Cape Winelands education district. For the 2025 academic year, 636 learners were enrolled, taught by 22 educators at a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Somerset High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Somerset High School 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
Somerset High School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Somerset High School reported a total enrollment of 636 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Somerset High School is situated in Worcester (Worcester), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Breede Valley local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: C/o Villiersdorp Rd & Main Rd Worcester 6850. For postal correspondence, use: C/o Villiersdorp Rd & Main Rd Worcester Unknown 6850.
Curriculum & Academics
Somerset High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Somerset High 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 Somerset High 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
C/o Villiersdorp Rd & Main Rd Worcester 6850
Worcester, Western Cape
Postal
C/o Villiersdorp Rd & Main Rd Worcester Unknown 6850
Phone
+27 23 346 4031Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000586
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.