Somerset West Private School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Somerset West Private School
Somerset West Private School provides combined school education as a independent school in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. The school is administered under the Metro East education district. In 2025, the school reported 98 learners and 12 educators, resulting in a ratio of 8:1. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Somerset West Private 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 West Private 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Somerset West Private School reported a total enrollment of 98 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 8:1, 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
Somerset West Private School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Audas Estate), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 2 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: 95 Andries Pretorius Street Somerset West 7130. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3385 Somerset West Unknown 7129.
Curriculum & Academics
Somerset West Private School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Somerset West Private 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 West Private 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
95 Andries Pretorius Street Somerset West 7130
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 3385 Somerset West Unknown 7129
Phone
+27 21 852 8451Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
110007510
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.