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Waveren High School

Public combined school · Witzenville, Tulbagh, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (6 circuit)

Waveren High School is a public combined school in Witzenville, Tulbagh. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

Located in Witzenville, Tulbagh, Waveren High School is a public combined school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q5.

933
Learners
28
Educators
QQ5 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q5 no-fee school, Waveren High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

Here is how Waveren High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Cape Winelands district.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Waveren High School's 933; is a public primary school, a different phase than Waveren High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Waveren High School, 1,824 compared with 933; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Waveren High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waveren High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Waveren High School, 1,785 compared with 933; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Waveren High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waveren High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,747 learners against Waveren High School's 933; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Waveren High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waveren High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Waveren High School's 933; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Waveren High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waveren High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tulbagh

And within Tulbagh itself, 2 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Lingomso Primary School is a similar size to Waveren High School, with 1,114 learners against 933; is a public primary school, a different phase than Waveren High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Tulbagh High School sits in roughly the same size range as Waveren High School, at 982 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q5; and posted a 87.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waveren High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Waveren High School for 2027

Waveren High 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
Ryk Tulbaghstraat Tulbagh 6820
Postal
Posbus 32 Tulbagh Unknown 6820
Telephone
023 230 1002
EMIS number
129330566

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Waveren High 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 Waveren High School directly, on 023 230 1002, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Waveren High 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 Waveren High School the best school in Tulbagh?
No matric pass rate is on record for Waveren High School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Tulbagh besides Waveren High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Tulbagh, including Lingomso Primary School.
How big are the classes at Waveren High School?
Waveren High School reported 933 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Waveren High School?
No. Waveren High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q5 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Waveren High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Waveren High School.
Is Waveren High School a public or private school?
Waveren High School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Waveren High School?
You can call 023 230 1002. It is located at Ryk Tulbaghstraat Tulbagh 6820.
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