Vleiplaas NGK Primêre Skool
Swellendam Nu, Barrydale, Western Cape 6.1 km
Public primary school
Weltevrede VGK Primêre Skool (Barrydale
Swellendam Nu, Barrydale, Western Cape
Weltevrede VGK Primêre Skool (Barrydale is a public primary school in Swellendam Nu, Barrydale, Western Cape, in the Overberg education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 111 learners and 3 educators, about 37 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 111 |
| Educators (2025) | 3 |
| Learners per educator | 37 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 5% of 245 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 117337889 |
Address and location
| Street address | Weltevrede Barrydale 6750 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 40 Barrydale Unknown 6750 |
| Suburb / area | Swellendam Nu |
| Town | Barrydale |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Overberg |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | Swellendam |
| Ward | 10304002 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
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.
Questions about Weltevrede VGK Primêre Skool (Barrydale
Is Weltevrede VGK Primêre Skool (Barrydale a public or private school?
Weltevrede VGK Primêre Skool (Barrydale is a public primary school.
Does Weltevrede VGK Primêre Skool (Barrydale charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at Weltevrede VGK Primêre Skool (Barrydale?
111 learners and 3 educators (about 37 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 5% of 245 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Weltevrede VGK Primêre Skool (Barrydale?
Its EMIS number is 117337889.
Where is Weltevrede VGK Primêre Skool (Barrydale?
Weltevrede Barrydale 6750. It is in Swellendam Nu, Barrydale, Western Cape, in the Overberg education district. Phone 028 572 1801.
Schools near Weltevrede VGK Primêre Skool (Barrydale
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.