Education

Educational facilities vary significantly between the municipalities.

Waregem has 51 schools: 17 kindergartens, 18 primary schools and 12 secondary schools. The total number of students here is 6.631. For childcare, there are 605 spots available, which amounts to 53,6 places per 100 children.

Wielsbeke has 7 schools: 3 kindergartens and 4 primary schools. The number of students here is 1.890. For childcare, there are 188 spots available, which amounts to 59,2 places per 100 children.

Oostrozebeke has 5 schools: 2 kindergartens and 3 primary schools. Childcare accommodates 78 children, which amounts to 37,9 places per 100.

Safety and Livability

Safety also plays a role in choosing a place to live. Based on the number of crimes per 1.000 inhabitants, Wielsbeke (35,9) and Oostrozebeke (39,93) are safer than Waregem (50,28).

The evolution of crime also varies significantly: in Oostrozebeke it rose by 17,09%, while in Waregem it fell by -1,42%.

Finances and Taxes

Costs also differ considerably per municipality. In Oostrozebeke, the average rental price is € 720 per month with an opcentiemen (municipal tax surcharge) of 1.020. Wielsbeke has an average rental price of € 784 and a tax rate of 7,5%. In Waregem, you pay on average € 817 per month for rent, with a lower additional income tax of 6,8%.

The verdict: which municipality is for whom?

Based on the figures, you can now make an informed choice:

• Choose Oostrozebeke if you opt for a rural municipality with the lowest rental price (€ 720) and low tax pressure (1.020), but are willing to accept that there are no secondary schools.
• Choose Wielsbeke if you value a high number of childcare places per inhabitant (59,2) and a quiet environment with a low crime rate of 35,9.
• Choose Waregem if you want a village with many facilities, well-developed education with secondary schools, and lower tax pressure (6,8%).

Conclusion

Each municipality has its own strong points. Wielsbeke offers a good balance between childcare and safety. Oostrozebeke is financially attractive regarding rent, while Waregem has the best educational offering.

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