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Langabuya Primary School

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

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

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Langabuya Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mbekweni, Paarl, Langabuya Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,476
Learners
39
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Cape Winelands district with Langabuya Primary School.

  • Ikaya Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Langabuya Primary School, at 1,957 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Langabuya Primary School, at 1,824 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Langabuya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Langabuya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is a similar size to Langabuya Primary School, with 1,785 learners against 1,476; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Langabuya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Langabuya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is a similar size to Langabuya Primary School, with 1,747 learners against 1,476; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Langabuya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Langabuya 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 Langabuya Primary School, with 1,739 learners against 1,476; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Langabuya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Langabuya 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 Langabuya Primary School, with 1,785 learners against 1,476; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Langabuya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Langabuya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is a similar size to Langabuya Primary School, with 1,747 learners against 1,476; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Langabuya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Langabuya 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 Langabuya Primary School, with 1,508 learners against 1,476; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Langabuya Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Langabuya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Langabuya Primary School, at 1,418 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Langabuya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Langabuya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imboniselo Primary School is a similar size to Langabuya Primary School, with 1,398 learners against 1,476, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Langabuya Primary School for 2027

Langabuya Primary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
8082 Mafila Street Mbekweni Mafila Street 7626
Postal
P O Box 8082 Mbekweni Paarl 7626
Telephone
021 868 3110
EMIS number
108042209

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Langabuya 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 Langabuya Primary School directly, on 021 868 3110, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Langabuya 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 Langabuya Primary School the best school in Paarl?
No matric pass rate is on record for Langabuya 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 Langabuya 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 Langabuya Primary School?
Langabuya Primary School reported 1,476 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Langabuya Primary School?
No. Langabuya Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Langabuya Primary School a public or private school?
Langabuya Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Langabuya Primary School?
You can call 021 868 3110. It is located at 8082 Mafila Street Mbekweni Mafila Street 7626.
Related

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