Vredendal Sekondﾊr
Vredendal, Western Cape · West Coast
About Vredendal Sekondﾊr
Based in Vredendal, Western Cape, Vredendal Sekondﾊr is a public secondary school located in an urban setting under the West Coast education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1564 learners with a teaching staff of 43, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Vredendal 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, Vredendal 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
Vredendal 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, Vredendal Sekondﾊr reported a total enrollment of 1,564 learners with a teaching staff of 43 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
Vredendal Sekondﾊr is situated in Vredendal (Vredendal), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Matzikama local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Hoerskoolweg Vredendal-noord 8160. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 1145 Vredendal Unknown 8160.
Curriculum & Academics
Vredendal 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
Vredendal 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 Vredendal 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
Hoerskoolweg Vredendal-noord 8160
Vredendal, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 1145 Vredendal Unknown 8160
Phone
+27 27 213 1790Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
138473421
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.