Imboniselo Primary School
Mbekweni, Paarl, Western Cape 108 m
Public primary school
Mbekweni Primary School
Mbekweni, Paarl, Western Cape
Mbekweni Primary School is a public primary school in Mbekweni, Paarl, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 210 learners and 36 educators, about 33.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 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 type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 210 |
| Educators (2025) | 36 |
| Learners per educator | 33.6 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 16% of 245 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 108042212 |
Address and location
| Street address | Pinzi Street Mbekweni 7626 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 8011 Mbekweni Unknown 7626 |
| Suburb / area | Mbekweni |
| Town | Paarl |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Cape Winelands |
| Circuit | 7 |
| Municipality | Drakenstein |
| Ward | 10203012 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Mbekweni Primary School
Is Mbekweni Primary School a public or private school?
Mbekweni Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Mbekweni Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at Mbekweni Primary School?
1 210 learners and 36 educators (about 33.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 16% of 245 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mbekweni Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 108042212.
Where is Mbekweni Primary School?
Pinzi Street Mbekweni 7626. It is in Mbekweni, Paarl, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. Phone 021 023 0782.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.