Bissetsdrift Primere Skool Combined School
📍 Stellenbosch, Outside a Town, Western Cape
Learners
1,076
Educators
37
Learners (2025)
1,203
Educators (2025)
135
Learner : Educator
8.9:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
N/A
About this school
Overview
Somerset College is a independent combined school (Grades R–12) located in Stellenbosch, Outside a Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,203 learners and is staffed by 135 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 9:1), operating as a fee-charging school (Q5). It falls within the Metro East education district.
How it compares
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 3 other combined schools in Stellenbosch.
Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
8.9:1
vs 16.0:1 area average
Ranks 2nd of 4
Fees & funding
School fees
Status
Fee Charging
Indicative 2027 fee
R20,000 – R250,000+ per year (typical range)
Private school fees vary widely. Request the official 2027 fee schedule from Somerset College directly.
Private combined school (Grades R–12); fees set by the school.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Somerset College for 2027?
For 2027, Somerset College (Q5) falls within a r20,000 – r250,000+ per year (typical range) band and serves 1,203 learners in the Metro East district. The SGB sets the precise fee annually; phone 021 842 8000 for the published amount.
Is Somerset College a no-fee school?
No, Somerset College is a fee-charging school (Q5) in the Metro East district. Annual fees are set by the SGB and apply to all enrolled learners.
What is the quintile of Somerset College and what does it mean for fees?
Somerset College operates as an independent school in Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch NU, Western Cape and is therefore not part of the public-school quintile system. All fees are determined privately by the school.
Admissions
How to apply
Somerset College accepts applications via the WCED Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Somerset College in the Metro East education district. The steps and documents required for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8 are detailed below.
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1
Confirm availability with Somerset College
Call 021 842 8000 to confirm whether Somerset College has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the WCED Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Somerset College as a preferred school.
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3
Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the WCED Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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4
Pay any required deposits or fees
If accepted, Somerset College (an SGB-funded school) may require a registration deposit. The exact amount is confirmed by the school.
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5
Confirm placement and enrol
Check your WCED Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Somerset College.
Documents typically required
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Somerset College for the next school year?
To apply to Somerset College for the next academic year, register on the WCED Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Somerset College as a preferred school. WCED Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens in March/April of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact Somerset College via phone 021 842 8000.
What documents do I need to apply at Somerset College?
Somerset College requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Somerset College (phone 021 842 8000) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the WCED Online Admissions.
Get in touch
Contact & location
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
110007077
Circuit
1
Ward
10204020.0
Local municipality
Stellenbosch
District municipality
Cape Winelands
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
Nearby