Nuwe Hoop-Sentrum

Nuwe Hoop-Sentrum is a public special needs school in Parkersdam, Worcester, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 400 learners and 27 educators, about 14.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public special needs schools in Western Cape (304 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School type	Public special needs school
Phase (DBE)	Special Needs School
Specialisation	Special Needs Education
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	400
Educators (2025)	27
Learners per educator	14.8 (province average 11.6)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	130334626

Address and location

Street address	Leipoldtlaan 160 Worcester 6850
Postal address	Privaatsak X3047 Worcester Unknown 6849
Suburb / area	Parkersdam
Town	Worcester
Province	Western Cape
Education district	Cape Winelands
Circuit	4
Municipality	Breede Valley
Ward	10205011
Former department	House of Representatives(HOR)

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.