Curro Century City Primary School | Cape Town

Welcome to Curro Century City Primary School

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Century City, Cape Town, Curro Century City Primary School offers an exceptional educational journey for learners from Grade R to Grade 7. We are dedicated to providing the renowned Curro education, fostering an environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our commitment to individual growth is reflected in our intentionally small class sizes, with a maximum of 25 learners. This ensures that each child receives the personalised attention they deserve, allowing our dedicated educators to understand and nurture their unique potential. Beyond a robust curriculum, our learners benefit from unique subjects such as isiXhosa and Robotics, preparing them for a dynamic future. For your convenience, we also offer comprehensive aftercare services and reliable school transport options.

Discover a detailed overview of our offerings by downloading our comprehensive fact sheet.

Our Innovative Educational Philosophy

At Curro Century City, we believe in an education that extends far beyond the textbook. While we proudly teach the national CAPS curriculum, our innovative approach is rooted in project-based learning and self-discovery. This dynamic methodology empowers our learners to:

• Explore learning material deeply through engaging research projects.
• Conduct exciting experiments that bring concepts to life.
• Tackle thought-provoking assignments that encourage critical thinking.

While regular assessments and tests are integral to tracking progress, our primary goal is to inspire learners to use their intellectual abilities to connect with the material in a meaningful, real-world way. We cultivate an environment where curiosity is celebrated, and understanding is paramount.

Nurturing Foundations: The Foundation Phase (Grade R - Grade 3)

Our Foundation Phase is meticulously designed to provide a nurturing and stimulating start to formal education. We gently guide our Grade R learners in preparing for the exciting academic journey ahead in Grade 1, building a solid bedrock for all future learning. Key areas of focus include:

• Language Development: Cultivating strong skills in reading, spelling, comprehension, speaking, and listening.
• Mathematics: Building a robust understanding of numbers, counting, addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Life Skills: Developing essential physical education, real-life problem-solving abilities, and fostering creativity.

Expanding Horizons: The Intermediate Phase (Grade 4 - Grade 7)

As learners progress into the Intermediate Phase, the curriculum gracefully transitions from the tangible to more abstract concepts. Our project-based learning approach truly shines here, encouraging learners to delve deeper through extensive research, challenging assignments, and hands-on experiments, moving beyond the confines of traditional textbooks to truly explore and understand complex ideas.

Language and Specialized Subjects

Our medium of instruction is English, providing a strong foundation for global communication. Learners have the enriching choice between Afrikaans and isiXhosa as additional language options. Furthermore, we proudly offer Robotics as a specialized subject up to Grade 7, equipping our students with crucial 21st-century skills in technology and innovation.

Personalised Attention in Small Classes

We strictly limit our class sizes to a maximum of 25 learners. This deliberate choice ensures that our passionate teachers have the time and space to provide truly personalised attention to each child, identifying and supporting their individual needs precisely where it matters most. This is a cornerstone of our commitment to creating a positive, engaging learning environment where your child will genuinely enjoy what they learn and eagerly anticipate coming to school each day.

Holistic Development: Beyond Academics

At Curro Century City, we firmly believe that a quality education extends beyond mere academic achievement. We are dedicated to fostering well-rounded individuals through a variety of enriching programmes that expose our learners to new experiences and equip them with invaluable life skills. These programmes include:

• Educational tours and stimulating excursions.
• Character-building initiatives and robust anti-bullying programmes.
• Our unique "Real Life 4 Kids" programme.
• The innovative STEAMD programme (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, Design).

For a comprehensive list of all our value-added programmes and the full spectrum of subjects we offer, please consult our detailed fact sheet.

The Advantage of the Curro Family

As a proud member of the esteemed Curro school group, learners from any Curro school enjoy preferential placement when applying to Curro Century City. Nearby Curro schools with preschool phases include Curro Burgundy, Curro Academy Sandown, Curro Brackenfell, Curro Durbanville, Curro Rosen Castle, and Meridian Pinehurst, ensuring a seamless educational journey within our family.

A Balanced Education: Sports and Cultural Activities

The excellent Curro education is thoughtfully balanced with a vibrant array of sports and cultural activities. Participation in these programmes is crucial for promoting team-awareness, fostering collaboration, and building self-confidence. Our diverse and carefully curated activities, ranging from invigorating swimming lessons to captivating drama productions, are tailored to ignite the interests of learners in our community. Your child is sure to discover an activity that sparks their passion and allows them to shine.

Explore the exciting range of activities we offer on our fact sheet.

Join Our Curro Century City Family!

As a leading primary school in Century City, we are deeply committed to providing learners in our community with access to an exceptionally high-quality education. We invite you to explore the rest of our website to fully discover everything we have to offer. We are confident that your child will not only receive an outstanding education but will also love being a cherished part of our warm and welcoming school family!

Extended Care & Enrichment (Aftercare Service)

Our comprehensive aftercare service provides a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child once the school day ends. Designed to offer peace of mind for busy parents, learners are accommodated in secure, inviting classrooms and expansive playgrounds. Our aftercare programme includes a delicious, nutritious lunch, dedicated supervision, and valuable limited homework support, allowing children to unwind, play, and even catch up on their studies. Please refer to our fees letter for details on this optional service.

Convenient & Safe School Transport

To further support our families, we offer a convenient and reliable school transport service, ensuring a safe journey to and from school. This service operates on a return basis, covering a wide range of areas to make your daily routine smoother. For specific fare details, please consult our fees letter.

Our transport service currently extends to the following vibrant communities:

• Bothasig
• Brackenfell
• Burgundy Estate
• Century City
• Claremont
• Edgemead
• Goodwood
• Kensington
• Milnerton
• Pinelands
• Plattekloof
• Rondebosch
• Sandown
• Tableview
• Thornton

For more information on routes, availability, and how to enrol your child in our transport service, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Innovative Learning Environments & State-of-the-Art Facilities

As a proud member of the esteemed Curro school group, Curro Century City is committed to providing a forward-thinking, safe, and modern educational environment. Our campus is meticulously designed to prepare learners for the future, fostering familiarity with cutting-edge equipment and facilities. Every classroom is a thoughtfully crafted space, engineered to enhance concentration and encourage active interaction with the learning material, ensuring your child receives the exceptional Curro education.

Our campus boasts a range of specialised classrooms, each dedicated to enriching specific areas of learning:

• Inspiring Art Studios
• Grand Auditorium for performances and presentations
• Fully-equipped Consumer Studies Kitchen
• Advanced IT and Robotics Labs
• Extensive Libraries and collaborative breakaway spaces
• Dedicated Music Rooms
• Modern Science Labs
• Dynamic STEAMD Room (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, Design)

Holistic Development Through Sport & Culture

At Curro Century City, we believe in nurturing well-rounded individuals. Our diverse range of sports and cultural activities are integral to providing a balanced education, hosted on meticulously maintained courts and fields. We encourage every learner to discover their passions, develop new skills, and foster teamwork in a supportive environment.

Our impressive array of activity facilities includes:

• State-of-the-art AstroTurf Hockey Field
• Professional Cricket Nets
• Invigorating Indoor Swimming Pool
• Versatile Multipurpose Fields
• Championship-standard Tennis and Netball Courts
• Two energetic Five-a-Side Soccer Courts

Welcome to Curro Century City Primary School

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Century City, Cape Town, Curro Century City Primary School offers an unparalleled educational journey for learners from Grade R to Grade 7. We are dedicated to delivering the renowned Curro standard of excellence, focusing on individual growth and academic achievement.

We pride ourselves on maintaining intimate class sizes, with no more than 25 learners per class, ensuring each child receives the personal attention and tailored support they deserve. Our innovative curriculum is further enriched by the inclusion of isiXhosa and Robotics as core subjects, preparing students with vital linguistic and technological skills for the modern world. For added convenience and support, we also offer comprehensive aftercare and reliable school transport options.

Watch the video below to discover the vibrant community and exceptional opportunities that await your child at Curro Century City: