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Public primary school
Parkwood Primary School
Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape
Parkwood Primary School is a public primary school in Lotus River, 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 687 learners and 23 educators, about 29.9 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 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 687 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 29.9 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 81% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105310522 |
Address and location
| Street address | Acaciaweg 23 Parkwood-Landgoed Southfield 7941 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Acaciaweg 23 Parkwood-Landgoed Southfield 7941 |
| Suburb / area | Lotus River |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100066 |
| 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 Parkwood Primary School
Is Parkwood Primary School a public or private school?
Parkwood Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Parkwood Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 4 school.
How many learners are at Parkwood Primary School?
687 learners and 23 educators (about 29.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 81% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Parkwood Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 105310522.
Where is Parkwood Primary School?
Acaciaweg 23 Parkwood-Landgoed Southfield 7941. It is in Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 707 1013.
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Fairview Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.