Swellendam Sekondﾊr
Swellendam, Western Cape · Overberg
About Swellendam Sekondﾊr
Swellendam Sekondﾊr (EMIS: 117333417) is a public secondary school situated in Swellendam, Western Cape and managed by the Overberg education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1220 enrolled learners instructed by 34 educators, resulting in a ratio of 36:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Swellendam Sekondﾊr is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Swellendam Sekondﾊr 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
Swellendam Sekondﾊr 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 Sekondﾊr reported a total enrollment of 1,220 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Swellendam Sekondﾊr is situated in Swellendam (Railton), 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: Vollenhovenstraat Swellendam 6740. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 335 Swellendam Unknown 6740.
Curriculum & Academics
Swellendam Sekondﾊr is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Swellendam Sekondﾊr 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 Swellendam Sekondﾊr 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
Vollenhovenstraat Swellendam 6740
Swellendam, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 335 Swellendam Unknown 6740
Phone
+27 28 514 2257Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
117333417
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.