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Public primary school
Grove Primary School
Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape
Grove Primary School is a public primary school in Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 696 learners and 49 educators, about 14.2 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 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) | 696 |
| Educators (2025) | 49 |
| Learners per educator | 14.2 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 98% of 280 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105309260 |
Address and location
| Street address | 66 Grove Avenue Claremont 7708 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 66 Grove Avenue Claremont Unknown 7708 |
| Suburb / area | Claremont |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100059 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
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 Grove Primary School
Is Grove Primary School a public or private school?
Grove Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Grove 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 Grove Primary School?
696 learners and 49 educators (about 14.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 98% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Grove Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 105309260.
Where is Grove Primary School?
66 Grove Avenue Claremont 7708. It is in Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 674 2077.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.