Groenheuwel Primary School
Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Groenheuwel Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Groenheuwel Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Groenheuwel 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
Groenheuwel Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Groenheuwel Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,184 learners with a teaching staff of 36 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Groenheuwel Primary School is situated in Paarl (Groenheuwel), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 7 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Drakenstein local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 19 Symphony Avenue Hugenoot Paarl 7646. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1604 Paarl East Post Office Paarl 7621.
Curriculum & Academics
Groenheuwel Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Groenheuwel Primary School 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 Groenheuwel 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
19 Symphony Avenue Hugenoot Paarl 7646
Paarl, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 1604 Paarl East Post Office Paarl 7621
Phone
+27 21 868 1802Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
108008007
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.