Public primary school

St. Augustine's RC Primary School Parow

Modderdam, Cape Town, Western Cape

St. Augustine's RC Primary School Parow is a public primary school in Modderdam, 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 1 005 learners and 30 educators, about 33.5 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 005
Educators (2025)30
Learners per educator33.5 (province average 30.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 16% of 280 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number101326003

Address and location

Street addressDe la Rey Road C/O Robert Sobu Parow 7499
Postal addressP.O. Box 1405 Parow Unknown 7499
Suburb / areaModderdam
TownCape Town
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtMetro North
Circuit2
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Ward19100022
Former departmentHouse 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 St. Augustine's RC Primary School Parow

Is St. Augustine's RC Primary School Parow a public or private school?

St. Augustine's RC Primary School Parow is a public primary school.

Does St. Augustine's RC Primary School Parow 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 St. Augustine's RC Primary School Parow?

1 005 learners and 30 educators (about 33.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 16% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of St. Augustine's RC Primary School Parow?

Its EMIS number is 101326003.

Where is St. Augustine's RC Primary School Parow?

De la Rey Road C/O Robert Sobu Parow 7499. It is in Modderdam, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 934 6004.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.