Groote Schuur Primary School

Not a great experience at all. Bullying left unchecked and swept under the carpet yet the well mannered kids are called into question when they defend themselves against bullies. Promises of investigating incidents come to nothing. Some Ill-mannered teachers who lack emotional maturity and are in need of basic sensitivity training. Majority of the children are ill-mannered and left to their own devices even in the classroom. One of my major concerns is that they are not preparing the children adequately for High School. My child is bright but she was not prepared and ready for the jump from Grade 6 to Grade 7 and I fear she won't be ready to handle Grade 8. Her books are mostly kept at school or handed in to the class teacher at the end of the lesson. We don't get to see what is done through the year and what it is we need to help out kid with.
How I discovered the level at which my child is not at an adequate level was when I applied for scholarships. The seemingly simple essays required from my child proved to be too complicated.
It's a little too late to do anything right now and we will have to help in the form of providing extra academic support even though her average is around 89%. I fail to see how she gets there but cannot do what her cousin can do who is at the same age at a different school.
I really hope that they are not fooling parents into thinking that their kids are doing well but are not at the level they should be?
Be wary of sending your child to this school. It may just be a waste especially when your child is academically bright.

Sadly not a school that delivers. The deputy and certain staff have no manners. Money wasted. Mathematics is taught incorrectly and this is why learners end up struggling in high school. Parents please be careful. Your children are better off elsewhere.