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Imboniselo Primary School

Public primary school · Mbekweni, Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (7 circuit)

Imboniselo Primary School is a public primary school in Mbekweni, Paarl. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Imboniselo Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mbekweni, Paarl, Imboniselo Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,398
Learners
40
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Imboniselo Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

5 other schools in Cape Winelands district, for comparison against Imboniselo Primary School.

  • Ikaya Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Imboniselo Primary School, at 1,957 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Imboniselo Primary School, at 1,824 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Imboniselo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Imboniselo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is a similar size to Imboniselo Primary School, with 1,785 learners against 1,398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Imboniselo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Imboniselo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is a similar size to Imboniselo Primary School, with 1,747 learners against 1,398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Imboniselo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Imboniselo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to Imboniselo Primary School, with 1,739 learners against 1,398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Imboniselo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Imboniselo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Paarl

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

  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is a similar size to Imboniselo Primary School, with 1,785 learners against 1,398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Imboniselo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Imboniselo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is a similar size to Imboniselo Primary School, with 1,747 learners against 1,398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Imboniselo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Imboniselo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Klein Nederburg SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to Imboniselo Primary School, with 1,508 learners against 1,398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Imboniselo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Imboniselo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langabuya Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Imboniselo Primary School, at 1,476 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Imboniselo Primary School, at 1,418 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Imboniselo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Imboniselo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Imboniselo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Imboniselo Primary School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Thembelihle Street Mbekweni 7626
Postal
P O Box 8092 Mbekweni Unknown 7626
Telephone
021 868 2987
EMIS number
108041324

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Imboniselo Primary School?
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 Imboniselo Primary School directly, on 021 868 2987, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Imboniselo Primary School?
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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Imboniselo Primary School the best school in Paarl?
No matric pass rate is on record for Imboniselo Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Paarl besides Imboniselo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Paarl, including Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Imboniselo Primary School?
Imboniselo Primary School reported 1,398 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Imboniselo Primary School?
No. Imboniselo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Imboniselo Primary School a public or private school?
Imboniselo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Imboniselo Primary School?
You can call 021 868 2987. It is located at Thembelihle Street Mbekweni 7626.
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