Imboniselo Primary School
Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Imboniselo Primary School
Serving the Paarl community in Western Cape, Imboniselo Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Cape Winelands education district. In 2025, the school reported 1398 learners and 40 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Imboniselo Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Imboniselo Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Imboniselo Primary 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Imboniselo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,398 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Imboniselo Primary School is situated in Paarl (Mbekweni), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 7 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: Thembelihle Street Mbekweni 7626. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 8092 Mbekweni Unknown 7626.
Curriculum & Academics
Imboniselo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Imboniselo Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Imboniselo Primary 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Thembelihle Street Mbekweni 7626
Paarl, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 8092 Mbekweni Unknown 7626
Phone
+27 21 868 2987Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
108041324
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.