Zwelethemba High School
Worcester, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Zwelethemba High School
A public institution, Zwelethemba High 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, 943 learners were enrolled, taught by 26 educators at a ratio of 36:1. 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
Zwelethemba High 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, Zwelethemba High 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
Zwelethemba High School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Zwelethemba High School reported a total enrollment of 943 learners with a teaching staff of 26 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
Zwelethemba High 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: Mngcunube Street Zwelethemba Worcester 6850. For postal correspondence, use: Mngcunube Street Zwelethemba Worcester 6850.
Curriculum & Academics
Zwelethemba High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Zwelethemba High School 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 Zwelethemba High 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
Mngcunube Street Zwelethemba Worcester 6850
Worcester, Western Cape
Postal
Mngcunube Street Zwelethemba Worcester 6850
Phone
+27 23 345 4008Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000585
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.