Carnegie House Preparatory (Paarl)
Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Carnegie House Preparatory (Paarl)
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Carnegie House Preparatory (Paarl) is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Carnegie House Preparatory (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
Carnegie House Preparatory (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, Carnegie House Preparatory (Paarl) reported a total enrollment of 68 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1, 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
Carnegie House Preparatory (Paarl) is situated in Paarl (Paarl Central East), 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: 7 Van Der Lingen Street Paarl 7646. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 392 Riebeek-kastell Unknown 7307.
Curriculum & Academics
Carnegie House Preparatory (Paarl) is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Carnegie House Preparatory (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 Carnegie House Preparatory (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
7 Van Der Lingen Street Paarl 7646
Paarl, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 392 Riebeek-kastell Unknown 7307
Phone
+27 21 872 7599Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000307
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.