Drakenstein Primﾊre Skool
Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Drakenstein Primﾊre Skool
Drakenstein Primﾊre Skool (EMIS 108309236) serves the Paarl community as a public primary school in Western Cape. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district. The 2025 school year recorded 438 learners taught by 21 educators, achieving a ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Drakenstein Primﾊre Skool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Drakenstein Primﾊre Skool is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Drakenstein Primﾊre Skool is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Drakenstein Primﾊre Skool reported a total enrollment of 438 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Drakenstein Primﾊre Skool is situated in Paarl (Denneburg), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 8 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Drakenstein local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Muscadelstraat Denneburg Paarl 7646. For postal correspondence, use: Uysstraat Denneburg Paarl 7646.
Curriculum & Academics
Drakenstein Primﾊre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Drakenstein Primﾊre Skool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Drakenstein Primﾊre Skool are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Muscadelstraat Denneburg Paarl 7646
Paarl, Western Cape
Postal
Uysstraat Denneburg Paarl 7646
Phone
+27 21 872 4975Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
108309236
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.