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Pionier-School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Worcester, Worcester, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (4 circuit)

Pionier-School is a public school in Worcester. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Pionier-School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Worcester, Pionier-School is a public school.

97
Learners
31
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Pionier-School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Pionier-School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 3 matric candidates from Pionier-School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202377100.0%
202466100.0%
202533100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Pionier-School offered results across 4 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy66100.0%
Business Studies22100.0%
History6583.3%
English First Additional Language44100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Cape Winelands district with Pionier-School.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Pionier-School's 97; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pionier-School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pionier-School, 1,824 compared with 97; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pionier-School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80% against Pionier-School's 100%.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pionier-School, 1,785 compared with 97; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pionier-School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Pionier-School's 100%.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,747 learners against Pionier-School's 97; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pionier-School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against Pionier-School's 100%.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Pionier-School's 97; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pionier-School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Pionier-School's 100%.

Worcester

And within Worcester itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pionier-School, 1,711 compared with 97; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pionier-School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69.9% against Pionier-School's 100%.
  • BreﾋRivier High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,511 learners against Pionier-School's 97; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pionier-School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.1% against Pionier-School's 100%.
  • Alfred Stamper Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,368 learners against Pionier-School's 97; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pionier-School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vusisizwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,312 learners against Pionier-School's 97; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pionier-School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.8% against Pionier-School's 100%.
  • Siyafuneka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,284 learners against Pionier-School's 97; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pionier-School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Pionier-School for 2027

Pionier-School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Adderleystraat 20 Worcester 6850
Postal
Privaatsak X3048 Worcester Unknown 6849
Telephone
023 342 2313
EMIS number
130315610

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pionier-School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Pionier-School directly, on 023 342 2313, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pionier-School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Pionier-School the best school in Worcester?
On the numbers that are published, Pionier-School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BREﾋRIVIER HOﾋRSKOOL at 73.1%.
How many other schools are there in Worcester besides Pionier-School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Worcester, including Esselenpark SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at Pionier-School?
Pionier-School reported 97 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 3 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Pionier-School?
Yes, Pionier-School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Pionier-School's matric results like?
Pionier-School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Pionier-School a public or private school?
Pionier-School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pionier-School?
You can call 023 342 2313. It is located at Adderleystraat 20 Worcester 6850.
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