Langabuya Primary School
Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Langabuya Primary School
As a public primary school, Langabuya Primary School provides education to learners in Paarl, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Cape Winelands education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1476 learners were enrolled, taught by 39 educators at a ratio of 38:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Langabuya 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, Langabuya 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
Langabuya Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Langabuya Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,476 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Langabuya 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: 8082 Mafila Street Mbekweni Mafila Street 7626. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 8082 Mbekweni Paarl 7626.
Curriculum & Academics
Langabuya Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Langabuya 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 Langabuya 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
8082 Mafila Street Mbekweni Mafila Street 7626
Paarl, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 8082 Mbekweni Paarl 7626
Phone
+27 21 868 3110Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
108042209
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.