Public primary school

Charleston Hill Primary School

Charleston Hill, Paarl, Western Cape

Charleston Hill Primary School is a public primary school in Charleston Hill, Paarl, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a intermediate school. In 2025 it had 1 033 learners and 35 educators, about 29.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Intermediate School
SectorPublic
Quintile3 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 033
Educators (2025)35
Learners per educator29.5 (province average 30.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 75% of 136 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number108470716

Address and location

Street addressHilarislaan 0 Elriche Paarl 7646
Postal addressPosbus 6 Hugenot Unknown 7645
Suburb / areaCharleston Hill
TownPaarl
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtCape Winelands
Circuit7
MunicipalityDrakenstein
Ward10203022
Former departmentHouse of Representatives(HOR)

Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Questions about Charleston Hill Primary School

Is Charleston Hill Primary School a public or private school?

Charleston Hill Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Charleston Hill Primary School charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.

How many learners are at Charleston Hill Primary School?

1 033 learners and 35 educators (about 29.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 75% of 136 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Charleston Hill Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 108470716.

Where is Charleston Hill Primary School?

Hilarislaan 0 Elriche Paarl 7646. It is in Charleston Hill, Paarl, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. Phone 021 862 0440.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.