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Worcester Sekondêr

SecondaryPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 130333395

Worcester, Cape Winelands, Western Cape

982
Learners
25:1
Learners per educator
Q2
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 + NSC School Performance Report 2025Last updated

What kind of school is Worcester Sekondêr?

Worcester Sekondêr is a public secondary school in Worcester, within the Cape Winelands education district of the Western Cape. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 982 enrolled learners and 40 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1.

It is classified as Quintile 2 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education.

The school falls within the Breede Valley local municipality. Among 32 Q2 Secondary schools in Western Cape, it has fewer learners per educator than 97% of similar schools. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

The school is at Stynderstraat Worcester 6850, and can be reached on 023 342 0857.

Language of instruction: Afrikaans

As recorded by the Western Cape Education Department. See Methodology.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

What You Should Know

No tuition fees

As a Quintile 2 no-fee school, families do not pay school fees. The school receives higher per-learner funding from government.

NSC Matric Results

2023
46.1%
70/152 passed
2024
72.7%
72/99 passed
2025
72.0%
90/125 passed

Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.

Pass rate by year (NSC)
YearPass rate
202346.1%
202472.7%
202572.0%
Pass rate distribution — Quintile 2 schools in Western Cape (2025)60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 85% Masakheke Combined School: 67.3%Thembalethu Secondary School: 68.1%Worcester Sekondêr: 72.0%Ashton Public Combined School: 74.3%Sinako High School: 75.6%Oscar Mpetha High School: 76.2%Paulus Joubert Sekondêr: 76.5%Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School: 77.2%Jakes Gerwel Technical School: 81.0%Vuyiseka Secondary School: 81.1%Phakama Secondary School: 81.1%Hexvallei Sekondêr: 82.0%Phillipi Secondary School: 82.6%Stellenzicht Sekondêr: 82.7%Sinethemba Secondary School: 83.7%Kwamfundo Secondary School: 84.7%Jonga Street Secondary School: 85.7%Matthew Goniwe Memorial High School: 86.3%Kylemore Sekondêr: 87.6%Hector Peterson Secondary School: 88.0%Charleston Hill Sekondêr: 88.3%Concordia High School: 88.5%Intlanganiso Secondary School: 89.1%Harry Gwala Secondary School: 89.2%Esangweni Secondary School: 89.5%Intsebenziswano Secondary School: 90.2%Murray High School: 92.0%Bardale Secondary School: 95.7%Joe Slovo Secondary School: 96.2%Chris Hani Secondary School: 96.8%Thembelihle High School: 97.2%Usasazo Secondary School: 97.9%This school: 72.0% This school

72.0% pass rate in 2025 — 2 Quintile 2 schools in Western Cape scored lower, 29 scored higher.

Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.

Pass rate distribution for Quintile 2 schools in Western Cape in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Masakheke Combined School67.3%
Thembalethu Secondary School68.1%
Worcester Sekondêr (this school)72.0%
Ashton Public Combined School74.3%
Sinako High School75.6%
Oscar Mpetha High School76.2%
Paulus Joubert Sekondêr76.5%
Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School77.2%
Jakes Gerwel Technical School81.0%
Vuyiseka Secondary School81.1%
Phakama Secondary School81.1%
Hexvallei Sekondêr82.0%
Phillipi Secondary School82.6%
Stellenzicht Sekondêr82.7%
Sinethemba Secondary School83.7%
Kwamfundo Secondary School84.7%
Jonga Street Secondary School85.7%
Matthew Goniwe Memorial High School86.3%
Kylemore Sekondêr87.6%
Hector Peterson Secondary School88.0%
Charleston Hill Sekondêr88.3%
Concordia High School88.5%
Intlanganiso Secondary School89.1%
Harry Gwala Secondary School89.2%
Esangweni Secondary School89.5%
Intsebenziswano Secondary School90.2%
Murray High School92.0%
Bardale Secondary School95.7%
Joe Slovo Secondary School96.2%
Chris Hani Secondary School96.8%
Thembelihle High School97.2%
Usasazo Secondary School97.9%
Pass rate by subject and year
SubjectYearWroteAchieved 30%+Pass rate
Accounting20238562.5%
Accounting20248675.0%
Business Studies2023491122.4%
Business Studies2024312167.7%
Business Studies202529827.6%
English First Additional Language202316015999.4%
English First Additional Language20249999100.0%
English First Additional Language202512712699.2%
Geography2023341338.2%
Geography20248675.0%
History2023913942.9%
History2024604676.7%
History20251057672.4%
Life Sciences2023721520.8%
Life Sciences2024461226.1%
Life Sciences2025331030.3%
Mathematical Literacy20231567246.2%
Mathematical Literacy2024926772.8%
Mathematical Literacy20251267861.9%
Mathematics20237571.4%
Mathematics2024700.0%
Physical Sciences20234250.0%
Physical Sciences2024400.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025; subject results: DBE NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Methodology

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Worcester Sekondêr?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 97% of similar schools

(Q2 Secondary schools in Western Cape)

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Stynderstraat Worcester 6850

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Distance to Major Centres

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Paarl58.8 km · 42 min

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Location

What other schools are near Worcester Sekondêr?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Esselenpark Primêre Skool
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,147 learners 36 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 66% of similar schools

Worcester · 0.1km away
Roodewal Primêre Skool
PrimaryPublicQ3
888 learners 27 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 57% of similar schools

Worcester · 0.7km away
Eden Skool
Special NeedsPublic
170 learners 13 educators 13:1

Fewer learners per educator than 15% of similar schools

Johnsons Park · 0.7km away
Worcester Moslem Primêr
PrimaryPublicQ4
286 learners 11 educators 26:1

Fewer learners per educator than 94% of similar schools

Esselen Park · 0.7km away
Hexpark Primêre Skool
PrimaryPublicQ3
413 learners 16 educators 26:1

Fewer learners per educator than 92% of similar schools

Hexpark · 0.8km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other public secondary schools in Western Cape with Quintile 2.

Grouped by quintile, phase and province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Worcester Sekondêr. This grouping is for browsing and is broader than the peer group used for the matric percentile above.

Hexvallei Sekondêr
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,451 learners 43 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 61% of similar schools

De Doorns
Paulus Joubert Sekondêr
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,418 learners 44 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 77% of similar schools

Lantana
Charleston Hill Sekondêr
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,022 learners 31 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 71% of similar schools

Klein Nederburg

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Subject results: NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

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