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Firgrove Primary School
Firgrove, Cape Town, Western Cape
Firgrove Primary School is a public primary school in Firgrove, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 953 learners and 33 educators, about 28.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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 type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 953 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 28.9 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 37% of 280 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 110322016 |
Address and location
| Street address | Sewendestraat Firgrove 7110 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Seventh Street Firgrove Unknown 7110 |
| Suburb / area | Firgrove |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100015 |
| Former department | House 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 Firgrove Primary School
Is Firgrove Primary School a public or private school?
Firgrove Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Firgrove 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 Firgrove Primary School?
953 learners and 33 educators (about 28.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 37% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Firgrove Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 110322016.
Where is Firgrove Primary School?
Sewendestraat Firgrove 7110. It is in Firgrove, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 842 3635.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.