Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl
Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl reported a total enrollment of 410 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl is situated in Paarl (Hugenot), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 8 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Drakenstein local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 16 Lapperts Street 7646. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1038 Unknown Unknown 7645.
Curriculum & Academics
Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl was historically administered under the Wce education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Al-Azhar Institute Of Paarl are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
16 Lapperts Street 7646
Paarl, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 1038 Unknown Unknown 7645
Phone
+27 21 862 5115Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
108007173
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.