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Groote Schuur Primary School

Public primary school · Rondebosch, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (10 circuit)

Groote Schuur Primary School is a public primary school in Rondebosch, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 477 learners.

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Located in Rondebosch, City Of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

477
Learners
21
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Groote Schuur 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 Groote Schuur Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro Central district with Groote Schuur Primary School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Groote Schuur Primary School's 477; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Groote Schuur Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Groote Schuur 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 Groote Schuur Primary School's 477; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Groote Schuur Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Groote Schuur Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Groote Schuur Primary School's 477; 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 Groote Schuur 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 Groote Schuur Primary School's 477, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Groote Schuur Primary School, 1,585 compared with 477; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Groote Schuur Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Groote Schuur 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 Groote Schuur Primary School, 2,089 compared with 477; 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 Groote Schuur Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Groote Schuur Primary School, 2,037 compared with 477; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Groote Schuur Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Groote Schuur 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 Groote Schuur Primary School's 477, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Groote Schuur Primary School, 1,970 compared with 477, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Groote Schuur Primary School's 477, 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 Groote Schuur Primary School for 2027

Because Groote Schuur 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
126 Campground Road Rondebosch 7700
Postal
Campgroundweg 126 Rondebosch Unknown 7700
Telephone
021 685 7295
Website
grooteschuurprimary.co.za
Email
office@gsps.co.za
EMIS number
105309259

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Groote Schuur 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 Groote Schuur Primary School directly, on 021 685 7295, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Groote Schuur 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 Groote Schuur Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Groote Schuur 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 Groote Schuur 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 Groote Schuur Primary School?
Groote Schuur Primary School reported 477 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Groote Schuur Primary School?
Yes, Groote Schuur 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 Groote Schuur Primary School a public or private school?
Groote Schuur Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Groote Schuur Primary School?
You can call 021 685 7295. It is located at 126 Campground Road Rondebosch 7700.
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