Parkwood Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Parkwood Primary School
Operating as a public institution, Parkwood Primary School is a primary school located in City Of Cape Town within Western Cape. The school falls under the Metro South education district. The 2025 school year recorded 687 learners taught by 23 educators, achieving a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Parkwood Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
As a Q4 institution, Parkwood Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Parkwood Primary School 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, Parkwood Primary School reported a total enrollment of 687 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Parkwood Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Lotus River), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 9 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: Acaciaweg 23 Parkwood-landgoed Southfield 7941. For postal correspondence, use: Acaciaweg 23 Parkwood-landgoed Southfield 7941.
Curriculum & Academics
Parkwood Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Parkwood Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Parkwood Primary School 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Acaciaweg 23 Parkwood-landgoed Southfield 7941
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Acaciaweg 23 Parkwood-landgoed Southfield 7941
Phone
+27 21 707 1013Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
105310522
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.