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Fairview Primary School

Public primary school · Grassy Park, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (9 circuit)

Fairview Primary School is a public primary school in Grassy Park, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 910 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Fairview Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Grassy Park, City Of Cape Town, Fairview Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

910
Learners
34
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Fairview Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Fairview Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro South district with Fairview Primary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fairview Primary School, 1,847 compared with 910; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fairview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fairview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fairview Primary School, 1,780 compared with 910, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Fairview Primary School's 910, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Fairview Primary School's 910, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Fairview Primary School's 910; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fairview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fairview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Fairview Primary School, 2,089 compared with 910; 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 Fairview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fairview Primary School, 2,037 compared with 910; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fairview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fairview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Fairview Primary School's 910, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fairview Primary School, 1,970 compared with 910, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Fairview Primary School's 910, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Fairview Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Fairview Primary School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
First Avenue Grassy Park 7941
Postal
First Avenue Grassy Park Unknown 7941
Telephone
021 705 2182
Website
fairview-primary.co.za
EMIS number
105311243

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fairview 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 Fairview Primary School directly, on 021 705 2182, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fairview Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Fairview Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Fairview 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 Fairview 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 Fairview Primary School?
Fairview Primary School reported 910 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Fairview Primary School?
Yes, Fairview 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 Fairview Primary School a public or private school?
Fairview Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fairview Primary School?
You can call 021 705 2182. It is located at First Avenue Grassy Park 7941.
Related

Related schools in Cape Town

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