Wellington Preparatory School And Colle
Wellington, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Wellington Preparatory School And Colle
In the rural area of Wellington, Western Cape, Wellington Preparatory School And Colle operates as a independent combined school within the Cape Winelands education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 309 learners with a teaching staff of 20, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 15:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard 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
Wellington Preparatory School And Colle is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Wellington Preparatory School And Colle is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Wellington Preparatory School And Colle 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Wellington Preparatory School And Colle reported a total enrollment of 309 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Wellington Preparatory School And Colle is situated in Wellington (The Diemersfontein Village), 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 Drakenstein local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Diemersfontein Estate Jan Van Riebeek Drive Wellington 7654. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 991 Wellington Unknown 7654.
Curriculum & Academics
Wellington Preparatory School And Colle is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Wellington Preparatory School And Colle was historically administered under the Wce 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 Wellington Preparatory School And Colle 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Diemersfontein Estate Jan Van Riebeek Drive Wellington 7654
Wellington, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 991 Wellington Unknown 7654
Phone
+27 21 864 3369Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
112008328
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.