Grassroots Preparatory

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central

Independent Primary School

About Grassroots Preparatory

Operating as a independent institution, Grassroots Preparatory is a primary school located in City Of Cape Town within Western Cape. The school falls under the Metro Central education district. The 2025 school year recorded 41 learners taught by 6 educators, achieving a ratio of 7:1.

Governance & Funding

Fee Status

Grassroots Preparatory is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.

Section 21 Status

Grassroots Preparatory operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Grassroots Preparatory reported a total enrollment of 41 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 7:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Grassroots Preparatory is situated in City Of Cape Town (Claremont), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central education district, specifically within the 6 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: 11 Imam Haron Road Brookside 7708. For postal correspondence, use: 11 Imam Haron Road Brookside Unknown 7708.

Curriculum & Academics

Grassroots Preparatory is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Grassroots Preparatory was historically administered under the Wce education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Grassroots Preparatory are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:

  • Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
  • Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

11 Imam Haron Road Brookside 7708

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape

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Postal

11 Imam Haron Road Brookside Unknown 7708

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Share

Enrollment (2025)

Learners 41
Educators 6

Learner:Educator Ratio

7:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorIndependent
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
Settingrural
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictMetro Central

EMIS Number

100000671

Department of Basic Education

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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.