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Parow-Oos Primary School

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

In Fairfield Estate, City Of Cape Town, Parow-Oos Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 885 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Parow-Oos Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Parow-Oos Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Fairfield Estate, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

885
Learners
29
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, Parow-Oos 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 Parow-Oos Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro North district

5 other schools in Metro North district, for comparison against Parow-Oos Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Parow-Oos Primary School's 885; 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 Parow-Oos Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parow-Oos Primary School, 1,977 compared with 885, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Parow-Oos Primary School's 885, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,837 learners against Parow-Oos Primary School's 885; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parow-Oos Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parow-Oos 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 Parow-Oos Primary School's 885; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parow-Oos Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Parow-Oos Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Parow-Oos Primary School's 885; 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 Parow-Oos 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 Parow-Oos Primary School's 885; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parow-Oos Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parow-Oos Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parow-Oos Primary School, 1,977 compared with 885, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Parow-Oos Primary School's 885, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parow-Oos Primary School, 1,970 compared with 885, 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 Parow-Oos Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Parow-Oos 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
Selbournestraat Parow 7500
Postal
Selbournestraat Parow Unknown 7500
Telephone
021 930 8655
Website
paroweastprimary.co.za
Email
parowoos.prim@wcgschools.gov.za
EMIS number
101309315

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Parow-Oos 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 Parow-Oos Primary School directly, on 021 930 8655, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Parow-Oos 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 Parow-Oos Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Parow-Oos 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 Parow-Oos 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 Parow-Oos Primary School?
Parow-Oos Primary School reported 885 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Parow-Oos Primary School?
Yes, Parow-Oos 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 Parow-Oos Primary School a public or private school?
Parow-Oos Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Parow-Oos Primary School?
You can call 021 930 8655. It is located at Selbournestraat Parow 7500.
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