H.f Van Cutsem High School
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About H.f Van Cutsem High School
Located in Outside A/A Town within Western Cape, H.f Van Cutsem High School is a public combined school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Cape Winelands education district. In 2025, the school reported 971 learners and 26 educators, resulting in a ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
H.f Van Cutsem High School 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, H.f Van Cutsem High School 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
H.f Van Cutsem High 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, H.f Van Cutsem High School reported a total enrollment of 971 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
H.f Van Cutsem High School is situated in Outside A/A Town (De Doorns), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 3 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: 33 Mandela Street De Doorns 6875. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 19 De Doorns Unknown 6875.
Curriculum & Academics
H.f Van Cutsem High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
H.f Van Cutsem High School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 H.f Van Cutsem 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
33 Mandela Street De Doorns 6875
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 19 De Doorns Unknown 6875
Phone
+27 21 023 0355Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
130041107
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.