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Golden Grove Primary School

Public primary school · Rondebosch, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (2 circuit)

Golden Grove Primary School is a public primary school based in Rondebosch, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 816 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Golden Grove Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Rondebosch, City Of Cape Town, Golden Grove Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

816
Learners
31
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Golden Grove 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 Golden Grove Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Here is how Golden Grove Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Golden Grove Primary School's 816; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Golden Grove Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Golden Grove Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Golden Grove Primary School's 816; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Golden Grove Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Golden Grove Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Golden Grove Primary School's 816; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Golden Grove Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Golden Grove Primary School's 816, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Golden Grove Primary School, 1,585 compared with 816; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Golden Grove Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Golden Grove 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 Golden Grove Primary School, 2,089 compared with 816; 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 Golden Grove Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Golden Grove Primary School, 2,037 compared with 816; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Golden Grove Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Golden Grove 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 Golden Grove Primary School's 816, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Golden Grove Primary School, 1,970 compared with 816, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Golden Grove Primary School's 816, 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 Golden Grove Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Golden Grove 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
Stuart Road Rondebosch 7700
Postal
Stuart Road Rondebosch Unknown 7700
Telephone
021 674 2155
Website
ggps.co.za
Email
admin@ggps.co.za
EMIS number
105309253

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Golden Grove 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 Golden Grove Primary School directly, on 021 674 2155, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Golden Grove 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 Golden Grove Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Golden Grove 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 Golden Grove 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 Golden Grove Primary School?
Golden Grove Primary School reported 816 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Golden Grove Primary School?
Yes, Golden Grove 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 Golden Grove Primary School a public or private school?
Golden Grove Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Golden Grove Primary School?
You can call 021 674 2155. It is located at Stuart Road Rondebosch 7700.
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