Schools in Swellendam
Overberg, Western Cape
Swellendam falls within the Overberg education district of Western Cape. It has 7 registered schools, including 5 primary and 1 secondary. The average learner-to-educator ratio across the area is 18:1.
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.
Fewer learners per educator than 94% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 90% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 41% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 56% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 82% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 86% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 68% of similar schools
School data sourced from the Department of Basic Education (EMIS). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province group. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology