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Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl

Private combined school · Hugenot, Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (8 circuit)

Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl is a private combined school in Hugenot, Paarl. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Hugenot, Paarl, Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl is a private combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

410
Learners
18
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl entered 15 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202310990.0%
202410990.0%
20251515100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy10990.0%
Life Sciences22100.0%
Business Studies6350.0%
Geography44100.0%
History66100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Cape Winelands district with Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl's 410; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl, 1,824 compared with 410; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80% against Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl's 100%.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl, 1,785 compared with 410; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl's 100%.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,747 learners against Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl's 410; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl's 100%.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl's 410; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl's 100%.

Paarl

And within Paarl itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl, 1,785 compared with 410; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl's 100%.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,747 learners against Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl's 410; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl's 100%.
  • Klein Nederburg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,508 learners against Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl's 410; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84% against Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl's 100%.
  • Langabuya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,476 learners against Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl's 410; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl, 1,418 compared with 410; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl's 100%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
16 Lapperts Street 7646
Postal
Po Box 1038 Unknown Unknown 7645
Telephone
021 862 5115
EMIS number
108007173
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl directly, on 021 862 5115, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl the best school in Paarl?
On the numbers that are published, Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KLEIN NEDERBURG SEKONDﾊR at 84%.
How many other schools are there in Paarl besides Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Paarl, including Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl?
Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl reported 410 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl?
Yes. As a private school, Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl's matric results like?
Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 90% in 2023.
Is Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl a public or private school?
Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl?
You can call 021 862 5115. It is located at 16 Lapperts Street 7646.
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