Vusisizwe Secondary School
Worcester, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Vusisizwe Secondary School
A public institution, Vusisizwe Secondary School functions as a secondary school located in Worcester, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Cape Winelands education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1312 learners were enrolled, taught by 40 educators at a ratio of 33:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Vusisizwe Secondary 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, Vusisizwe Secondary 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
Vusisizwe Secondary 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, Vusisizwe Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,312 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Vusisizwe Secondary School is situated in Worcester (Zweletemba), 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: Cona Avenue Zweletemba 6852. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 120 Worcester Unknown 6849.
Curriculum & Academics
Vusisizwe Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Vusisizwe Secondary 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 Vusisizwe Secondary 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
Cona Avenue Zweletemba 6852
Worcester, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 120 Worcester Unknown 6849
Phone
+27 23 345 1060Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
130041103
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.