Heritage House Independent School
Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Heritage House Independent School
Located in Paarl within Western Cape, Heritage House Independent School is a independent combined school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Cape Winelands education district. In 2025, the school reported 88 learners and 9 educators, resulting in a ratio of 10:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Heritage House Independent School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Heritage House Independent School 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
Heritage House Independent School 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Heritage House Independent School reported a total enrollment of 88 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 10:1, 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
Heritage House Independent School is situated in Paarl (Paarl), 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: 33 Alleman Street Paarl 7646. For postal correspondence, use: 33 Alleman Street Paarl Unknown 7646.
Curriculum & Academics
Heritage House Independent School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Heritage House Independent School was historically administered under the Wce 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 Heritage House Independent School 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
33 Alleman Street Paarl 7646
Paarl, Western Cape
Postal
33 Alleman Street Paarl Unknown 7646
Phone
+27 21 863 0537Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000546
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.