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Paarl Boys' Primary School

Public primary school · Paarl Central East, Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (8 circuit)

Welcome to Paarl Boys' Primary School, a public primary school serving Paarl Central East, Paarl. It currently teaches around 594 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Paarl Boys' Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Paarl Boys' Primary School is a public primary school in Paarl Central East, Paarl. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

594
Learners
36
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Paarl Boys' Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Paarl Boys' Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

5 other schools in Cape Winelands district, for comparison against Paarl Boys' Primary School.

  • Ikaya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Paarl Boys' Primary School, 1,957 compared with 594, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Paarl Boys' Primary School's 594; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paarl Boys' Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Paarl Boys' Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against Paarl Boys' Primary School's 594; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paarl Boys' Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Paarl Boys' Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Paarl Boys' Primary School, 1,747 compared with 594; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paarl Boys' Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Paarl Boys' Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Paarl Boys' Primary School, 1,739 compared with 594; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paarl Boys' Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Paarl Boys' Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Paarl

Zooming into Paarl, here are 5 other schools to compare against Paarl Boys' Primary School.

  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against Paarl Boys' Primary School's 594; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paarl Boys' Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Paarl Boys' Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Paarl Boys' Primary School, 1,747 compared with 594; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paarl Boys' Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Paarl Boys' Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Klein Nederburg SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Paarl Boys' Primary School, 1,508 compared with 594; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paarl Boys' Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Paarl Boys' Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langabuya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Paarl Boys' Primary School, 1,476 compared with 594, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,418 learners against Paarl Boys' Primary School's 594; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paarl Boys' Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Paarl Boys' Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Paarl Boys' Primary School for 2027

Paarl Boys' 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
Devine Street Paarl 7646
Postal
P.o. Box 141 Paarl Unknown 7622
Telephone
021 872 4651
EMIS number
108309311

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Paarl Boys' 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 Paarl Boys' Primary School directly, on 021 872 4651, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Paarl Boys' Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Paarl Boys' Primary School the best school in Paarl?
No matric pass rate is on record for Paarl Boys' 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 Paarl Boys' 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 Paarl Boys' Primary School?
Paarl Boys' Primary School reported 594 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Paarl Boys' Primary School?
Yes, Paarl Boys' Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Paarl Boys' Primary School a public or private school?
Paarl Boys' Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Paarl Boys' Primary School?
You can call 021 872 4651. It is located at Devine Street Paarl 7646.
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