Waveren Hoërskool
Tulbagh, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Waveren Hoërskool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Waveren Hoërskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
As a Q5 institution, Waveren Hoërskool 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
Waveren Hoërskool 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Waveren Hoërskool reported a total enrollment of 933 learners with a teaching staff of 28 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
Waveren Hoërskool is situated in Tulbagh (Witzenville), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 6 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Witzenberg local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Ryk Tulbaghstraat Tulbagh 6820. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 32 Tulbagh Unknown 6820.
Curriculum & Academics
Waveren Hoërskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Waveren Hoërskool 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 Waveren Hoërskool 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
Ryk Tulbaghstraat Tulbagh 6820
Tulbagh, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 32 Tulbagh Unknown 6820
Phone
+27 23 230 1002Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
129330566
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.