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De Tyger Primary School

Public primary school · Fairfield Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (5 circuit)

Welcome to De Tyger Primary School, a public primary school serving Fairfield Estate, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 561 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about De Tyger Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

De Tyger Primary School is a public primary school in Fairfield Estate, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

561
Learners
26
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, De Tyger Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact De Tyger Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro North district

5 other schools in Metro North district, for comparison against De Tyger Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against De Tyger Primary School's 561; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point De Tyger Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than De Tyger Primary School, 1,977 compared with 561, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against De Tyger Primary School's 561, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,837 learners against De Tyger Primary School's 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than De Tyger Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point De Tyger Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,726 learners against De Tyger Primary School's 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than De Tyger Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against De Tyger Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against De Tyger Primary School's 561; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point De Tyger Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against De Tyger Primary School's 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than De Tyger Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point De Tyger Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than De Tyger Primary School, 1,977 compared with 561, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against De Tyger Primary School's 561, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than De Tyger Primary School, 1,970 compared with 561, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to De Tyger Primary School for 2027

Because De Tyger Primary School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Glenboigstraat-Noord 72 Parow 7500
Postal
Posbus 21349 Parow Unknown 7499
Telephone
021 930 2829
Website
detyger.co.za
Email
info@detyger.co.za
EMIS number
101309230

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at De Tyger Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask De Tyger Primary School directly, on 021 930 2829, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to De Tyger Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is De Tyger Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for De Tyger Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides De Tyger Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at De Tyger Primary School?
De Tyger Primary School reported 561 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at De Tyger Primary School?
Yes, De Tyger Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is De Tyger Primary School a public or private school?
De Tyger Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact De Tyger Primary School?
You can call 021 930 2829. It is located at Glenboigstraat-Noord 72 Parow 7500.
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