Heritage House Independent School

Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands

Independent Combined School Q5

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

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Address

33 Alleman Street Paarl 7646

Paarl, Western Cape

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Postal

33 Alleman Street Paarl Unknown 7646

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 88
Educators 9

Learner:Educator Ratio

10:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorIndependent
PhaseCombined School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictCape Winelands

EMIS Number

100000546

Department of Basic Education

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.