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Somerset College

Private combined school · Stellenbosch, Western Cape · Metro East district (1 circuit)

In Stellenbosch, Outside A Town, Somerset College operates as a private combined school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,203 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Somerset College: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Somerset College is a private combined school serving families in and around Stellenbosch, Outside A Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,203
Learners
135
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Somerset College sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Metro East district

5 other schools in Metro East district, for comparison against Somerset College.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Somerset College's 1,203; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somerset College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Somerset College, 1,970 compared with 1,203; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Somerset College's 1,203; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somerset College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Somerset College's 1,203; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somerset College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bastion Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,790 learners against Somerset College's 1,203; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Vredelus Farm Bredell Road Somerset-West 7129
Postal
Po Box 2440 Somerset-West Unknown 7129
Telephone
021 842 8000
Website
isbi.com
Email
schools@isbi.com
EMIS number
110007077

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Somerset College?
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 Somerset College directly, on 021 842 8000, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Somerset College?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Somerset College the best school in Metro East?
No matric pass rate is on record for Somerset College to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Metro East besides Somerset College?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Metro East.
How big are the classes at Somerset College?
Somerset College reported 1,203 learners and 135 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Somerset College?
Yes. As a private school, Somerset College sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Somerset College's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Somerset College.
Is Somerset College a public or private school?
Somerset College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Somerset College?
You can call 021 842 8000. It is located at Vredelus Farm Bredell Road Somerset-West 7129.