De Tyger Laerskool
Fairfield Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape 577 m
Public primary school
Parow-Oos Laerskool
Fairfield Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape
Parow-Oos Laerskool is a public primary school in Fairfield Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 885 learners and 29 educators, about 30.5 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) | 885 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 30.5 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 32% of 280 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 101309315 |
Address and location
| Street address | Selbournestraat Parow 7500 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Selbournestraat Parow Unknown 7500 |
| Suburb / area | Fairfield Estate |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100010 |
| 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 Parow-Oos Laerskool
Is Parow-Oos Laerskool a public or private school?
Parow-Oos Laerskool is a public primary school.
Does Parow-Oos Laerskool 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 Parow-Oos Laerskool?
885 learners and 29 educators (about 30.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 32% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Parow-Oos Laerskool?
Its EMIS number is 101309315.
Where is Parow-Oos Laerskool?
Selbournestraat Parow 7500. It is in Fairfield Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 930 8655.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.