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Churchill Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape 342 m
Public primary school
Parow-Wes Primary School
Churchill Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape
Parow-Wes Primary School is a public primary school in Churchill 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 1 095 learners and 34 educators, about 32.2 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) | 1 095 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 32.2 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 25% of 280 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 101309314 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ryanstraat Parow 7500 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Ryanstraat Parow Unknown 7500 |
| Suburb / area | Churchill Estate |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100002 |
| 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-Wes Primary School
Is Parow-Wes Primary School a public or private school?
Parow-Wes Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Parow-Wes 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 Parow-Wes Primary School?
1 095 learners and 34 educators (about 32.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 25% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Parow-Wes Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 101309314.
Where is Parow-Wes Primary School?
Ryanstraat Parow 7500. It is in Churchill Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 939 4289.
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Tygerberg Stem Academy
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Fairbairn College
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98.5% matric 2025Parow-Noord Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.