Public primary school

Fairview Primary School

Grassy Park, Cape Town, Western Cape

Fairview Primary School is a public primary school in Grassy Park, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 910 learners and 34 educators, about 26.8 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)910
Educators (2025)34
Learners per educator26.8 (province average 30.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 45% of 280 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number105311243

Address and location

Street addressFirst Avenue Grassy Park 7941
Postal addressFirst Avenue Grassy Park Unknown 7941
Suburb / areaGrassy Park
TownCape Town
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtMetro South
Circuit9
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Ward19100065
Former departmentHouse of Representatives(HOR)

Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Questions about Fairview Primary School

Is Fairview Primary School a public or private school?

Fairview Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Fairview Primary School charge school fees?

It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.

How many learners are at Fairview Primary School?

910 learners and 34 educators (about 26.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 45% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Fairview Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 105311243.

Where is Fairview Primary School?

First Avenue Grassy Park 7941. It is in Grassy Park, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 705 2182.

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88.2% matric 2025

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Lotus River Primary School

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Plantation Primary School

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772 learners021 705 6123

Perivale Primary School

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PublicPrimaryQuintile 5No fees

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Parkwood Primary School

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PublicPrimaryQuintile 4No fees

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.