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Westcliff Special Secondary School

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Westcliff School of Skills is a school for learners who cannot progress in the mainstream and are then referred to a school of skills. At the school, the learners are taught a skill which will enable them to enter the labour market. Every learner receives academic as well as technical training.

Westcliff Special Secondary School Programme

1st Year:

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Mathematics
  • Life Skills, Art

2nd-4th Year

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Science and Technology
  • Art, Life Skills

Technical Skills

For practical and trade theory:

  • Woodworking
  • Basic Welding and Metal Work
  • Automotive Body Repair
  • Automotive Spray-painting
  • Maintenance
  • Hairdressing
  • Food Production
  • Office Administration
  • Early Childhood Development

Application to Westcliff School

School of Skills follow a 4-year course and is called year level 1-4.

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Applications for enrolment at Westcliff School are handled by the learner’s current primary school. A parent cannot apply for his/her child to be enrolled.

The applications are sent to the District Offices to be approved by an LSEN specialist or Senior School Psychologist.

Applications close in June. During August a multi-disciplinary team considers the selection process.

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Schools are informed which applicants have been successful and which learners will be placed on a waiting list.

Learners who have been accepted enrol in November.

Westcliff Special Secondary School Hostel

The hostel, Huis Nick Du Preez, at Westcliff School of Skills has been open as a boarding house for learners, ever since the school was opened.

Only boys are accommodated, generally those who live far from the school. We try to ensure that the hostel has a homely atmosphere, where learners can relax after school. Emphasis is placed on discipline and studying. The staff ensure that learners are helped with their school work to ensure success.

Boarding fees: See the 1E form, marked hostel. (To be supplied at enrolment)

Telephone numbers:
  • Boarders: (021) 9481077/9481140
  • Matron: (021) 9483367
  • Superintendent: (021) 948 3367

Westcliff Special Secondary School Contact Details

Phone Us

+27 (0)21 948 4877

Fax Us

+27 (0)21 948 9434

Mail Us

PO Box 328, Sanlamhof, 7532

Visit Us

Corner of Bill Bezuidenhout & Old Paarl, Bellville

GPS Us

S 33.89836°; E 018.64481°