Worcester Rk Primary School
Worcester, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Worcester Rk Primary School
A public institution, Worcester Rk Primary School functions as a intermediate school located in Worcester, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Cape Winelands education district. For the 2025 academic year, 514 learners were enrolled, taught by 22 educators at a ratio of 23:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Worcester Rk Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
As a Q4 institution, Worcester Rk Primary 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
Worcester Rk Primary 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, Worcester Rk Primary School reported a total enrollment of 514 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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
Worcester Rk Primary School is situated in Worcester (Parkersdam), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 4 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: 169 Parker Street Worcester 6850. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 649 Worcester Parkersdam 6850.
Curriculum & Academics
Worcester Rk Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Worcester Rk Primary School 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 Worcester Rk Primary 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
169 Parker Street Worcester 6850
Worcester, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 649 Worcester Parkersdam 6850
Phone
+27 23 347 2425Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
130338400
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.