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Pinehurst Primary School

Public primary school · Pinelands, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Pinehurst Primary School, a public primary school serving Pinelands, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 424 learners.

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Pinehurst Primary School is a public primary school in Pinelands, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

424
Learners
22
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, Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro Central district

5 other schools in Metro Central district, for comparison against Pinehurst Primary School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pinehurst Primary School, 1,845 compared with 424; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pinehurst Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pinehurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pinehurst Primary School, 1,720 compared with 424; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pinehurst Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pinehurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Pinehurst Primary School, 1,682 compared with 424; 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 Pinehurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pinehurst Primary School, 1,634 compared with 424, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Pinehurst Primary School's 424; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pinehurst Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pinehurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Pinehurst Primary School's 424; 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 Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst Primary School's 424; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pinehurst Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pinehurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pinehurst Primary School, 1,977 compared with 424, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Pinehurst Primary School's 424, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pinehurst Primary School, 1,970 compared with 424, 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 Pinehurst Primary School for 2027

Because Pinehurst 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
Rhone Pinelands 7405
Postal
Rhone Pinelands Unknown 7405
Telephone
021 531 2783
Website
phps.org.za
Email
reception@phps.org.za
EMIS number
102309319

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst Primary School directly, on 021 531 2783, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst Primary School?
Pinehurst Primary School reported 424 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Pinehurst Primary School?
Yes, Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst Primary School a public or private school?
Pinehurst Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pinehurst Primary School?
You can call 021 531 2783. It is located at Rhone Pinelands 7405.
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