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Grace Primary School

Literature-based primary education in Pinelands

About Grace Primary School

Founded in 2014 and based on Charlotte Mason educational philosophy, this independent Christian school in Pinelands offers primary education (Grades 1-7) with a literature-based curriculum and small class sizes capped at 18 students. The school maintains a family-scale model and completed a second building phase in 2023, adding a library, science room, and music room. Grace Primary combines Christian education with extracurricular activities, welcoming children from all faith backgrounds, and has a track record of alumni successfully transitioning to quality Cape Town high schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grades does Grace Primary School in Pinelands offer?

Grace Primary School offers Grades 1 through 7, providing a complete primary education within the Pinelands area. The school uses a literature-based curriculum designed to engage students across all primary levels.

What is the Charlotte Mason educational philosophy used at Grace Primary?

Grace Primary was founded in 2014 based on the Charlotte Mason educational philosophy, which emphasizes literature-based learning and developing the whole child. This approach shapes the school's curriculum and teaching methods across all grades in Pinelands.

How many students are in each class at Grace Primary School Pinelands?

Grace Primary maintains a maximum class size of 18 students per class. This small class size allows teachers in Pinelands to provide individualized attention and support to each child's learning needs.

Is Grace Primary School in Pinelands a Christian school?

Yes, Grace Primary operates with a Christian ethos, but the school in Pinelands is open to children from other faiths or no faith. The school welcomes families from diverse backgrounds while maintaining its Christian values.

When was Grace Primary School founded?

Grace Primary was founded in 2014 by three couples: Judy and Darrin McComb, and Chris and Sophie de Witt. The school started with just 14 children and one teacher, and has since grown while maintaining its family-scale model in Pinelands.

What facilities does Grace Primary have in Pinelands?

Grace Primary has 8 classrooms, a library, a science room, and a music room. The school completed its second phase of building expansion in 2023, enhancing its facilities to support the curriculum at the Pinelands location.

Does Grace Primary School offer extracurricular activities?

Yes, Grace Primary offers an activities program to complement the academic curriculum. These extracurricular opportunities help students develop interests and skills beyond the classroom at the Pinelands campus.

Where do Grace Primary School students go after Grade 7?

Grace Primary alumni have transitioned successfully to quality Cape Town high schools, with some receiving scholarships. The school's literature-based curriculum and small class sizes prepare students well for secondary education.

Contact Information

Protea Cl, Pinelands, Cape Town, 7405, South Africa

Opening Hours

Monday
7:50 AM3:30 PM
Tuesday
7:50 AM3:30 PM
Wednesday
7:50 AM3:30 PM
Thursday
7:50 AM3:30 PM
Friday
7:50 AM2:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed