Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School
Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,747 learners with a teaching staff of 46 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is situated in Paarl (Mbekweni), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 7 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: Zingisani Mbekweni 7655. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 8072 Mbekweni Unknown 7655.
Curriculum & Academics
Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School 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 Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Zingisani Mbekweni 7655
Paarl, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 8072 Mbekweni Unknown 7655
Phone
+27 21 868 2930Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
130007282
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.