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Parowvallei Primary School

Public primary school · Parow Valley, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (2 circuit)

Parowvallei Primary School is a public primary school in Parow Valley, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 1,329 learners.

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

Located in Parow Valley, City Of Cape Town, Parowvallei Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,329
Learners
37
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Parowvallei Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Parowvallei Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro North district with Parowvallei Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Parowvallei Primary School, 2,089 compared with 1,329; 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 Parowvallei 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 Parowvallei Primary School's 1,329, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parowvallei Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,329, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to Parowvallei Primary School, with 1,837 learners against 1,329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parowvallei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parowvallei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School is a similar size to Parowvallei Primary School, with 1,726 learners against 1,329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parowvallei Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Parowvallei Primary School, 2,089 compared with 1,329; 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 Parowvallei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Parowvallei Primary School, 2,037 compared with 1,329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parowvallei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parowvallei 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 Parowvallei Primary School's 1,329, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parowvallei Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,329, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Parowvallei Primary School's 1,329, 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 Parowvallei Primary School for 2027

Because Parowvallei 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
Joubertstraat Parowvallei 7500
Postal
Joubertstraat Parowvallei Unknown 7500
Telephone
021 931 6251
EMIS number
101308207

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Parowvallei 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 Parowvallei Primary School directly, on 021 931 6251, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Parowvallei 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 Parowvallei Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Parowvallei 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 Parowvallei 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 Parowvallei Primary School?
Parowvallei Primary School reported 1,329 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Parowvallei Primary School?
Yes, Parowvallei 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 Parowvallei Primary School a public or private school?
Parowvallei Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Parowvallei Primary School?
You can call 021 931 6251. It is located at Joubertstraat Parowvallei 7500.
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