Mary Help Of Christians Primary School
Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Mary Help Of Christians Primary School
With EMIS number 108003385, Mary Help Of Christians Primary School is a independent primary school located in Paarl, Western Cape, operating within the Cape Winelands district. The 2025 academic year saw 660 enrolled learners instructed by 19 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mary Help Of Christians Primary 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
Mary Help Of Christians Primary 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
Mary Help Of Christians 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Mary Help Of Christians Primary School reported a total enrollment of 660 learners with a teaching staff of 19 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
Mary Help Of Christians Primary School is situated in Paarl (Hugenot), 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: Barbarossa Street Huguenot Paarl 7646. For postal correspondence, use: Barbarossa Street Huguenot Paarl 7646.
Curriculum & Academics
Mary Help Of Christians Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mary Help Of Christians Primary 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 Mary Help Of Christians 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Barbarossa Street Huguenot Paarl 7646
Paarl, Western Cape
Postal
Barbarossa Street Huguenot Paarl 7646
Phone
+27 21 862 0480Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
108003385
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.