Somerset College

Somerset College is a private combined school in Stellenbosch Nu, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 203 learners and 135 educators, about 8.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private combined schools in Western Cape (304 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

School facts

School type	Private combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Independent (private)
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 203
Educators (2025)	135
Learners per educator	8.9 (province average 11.5)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	110007077

Address and location

Street address	Vredelus Farm Bredell Road Somerset-West 7129
Postal address	Po Box 2440 Somerset-West Unknown 7129
Suburb / area	Stellenbosch Nu
Town	Stellenbosch
Province	Western Cape
Education district	Metro East
Circuit	1
Municipality	Stellenbosch
Ward	10204020
Former department	Wce

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Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.