Swellendam Hoﾋrskool
Swellendam, Western Cape · Overberg
About Swellendam Hoﾋrskool
With EMIS number 117310305, Swellendam Hoﾋrskool is a public secondary school located in Swellendam, Western Cape, operating within the Overberg district. The 2025 academic year saw 393 enrolled learners instructed by 21 educators, resulting in a ratio of 19:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Swellendam Hoﾋrskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Swellendam Hoﾋrskool 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
Swellendam Hoﾋrskool 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, Swellendam Hoﾋrskool reported a total enrollment of 393 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, 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
Swellendam Hoﾋrskool is situated in Swellendam (Swellendam), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Overberg education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Overberg, under the Swellendam local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Buitekantstraat 29 Swellendam 6740. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 141 Swellendam Unknown 6740.
Curriculum & Academics
Swellendam Hoﾋrskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Swellendam Hoﾋrskool 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 Swellendam Hoﾋrskool 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
Buitekantstraat 29 Swellendam 6740
Swellendam, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 141 Swellendam Unknown 6740
Phone
+27 28 514 1361Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
117310305
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.