Paarlzicht Primêre Skool
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Private combined school
Al-Azhar Institute of Paarl
Hugenot, Paarl, Western Cape
Al-Azhar Institute of Paarl is a private combined school in Hugenot, Paarl, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 410 learners and 18 educators, about 22.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private combined schools in Western Cape (304 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, all 15 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 15 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | 9 | 90.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 10 | 9 | 90.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 15 | 15 | 100.0% | 88.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Private combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 410 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 22.8 (province average 11.5) Fewer learners per educator than 4% of 57 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 108007173 |
| Exam centre number | 1007746 |
Address and location
| Street address | 16 Lapperts Street 7646 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1038 Unknown Unknown 7645 |
| Suburb / area | Hugenot |
| Town | Paarl |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Cape Winelands |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | Drakenstein |
| Ward | 10203022 |
| Former department | Wce |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Al-Azhar Institute of Paarl
Is Al-Azhar Institute of Paarl a public or private school?
Al-Azhar Institute of Paarl is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Al-Azhar Institute of Paarl?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Al-Azhar Institute of Paarl's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 15 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 90.0%, 2024 90.0%.
How many learners are at Al-Azhar Institute of Paarl?
410 learners and 18 educators (about 22.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 4% of 57 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Al-Azhar Institute of Paarl?
Its EMIS number is 108007173. Its exam centre number is 1007746.
Where is Al-Azhar Institute of Paarl?
16 Lapperts Street 7646. It is in Hugenot, Paarl, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. Phone 021 862 5115.
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Magnolia Primêre Skool
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.