Curro Edenvale Primary School | Highway Gardens

Welcome to Curro Edenvale Primary School: Nurturing Tomorrow's Leaders Today!

Nestled in the heart of Highway Gardens, Edenvale, Curro Edenvale Primary School offers an exceptional educational journey for learners from Grade R to Grade 7. We are dedicated to providing the renowned Curro education within a nurturing and stimulating environment, complete with convenient aftercare options.

At Curro Edenvale, we believe in the power of individual attention. That’s why we consciously limit our class sizes, ensuring every child receives the personalised guidance they need to thrive. Our innovative curriculum extends beyond traditional subjects, incorporating future-focused disciplines like Robotics and Music, designed to spark creativity and critical thinking. Our ultimate goal is to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are not just academically proficient, but also confident leaders ready to embark on any path they choose.

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

Our Innovative Educational Philosophy: Beyond Textbooks

We are passionately committed to delivering an outstanding education that prepares learners for the complexities of the modern world. While adhering to the national CAPS curriculum, our unique pedagogical approach centres on dynamic project-based learning and self-discovery. This empowers our primary school learners to delve deeper into subjects, moving far beyond the confines of a textbook.

Through engaging research projects, hands-on experiments, and collaborative assignments, children actively explore learning material, making it tangible and relevant to their lives. While regular assessments and tests provide essential feedback, our primary focus is on fostering intellectual curiosity and the ability to apply knowledge creatively and practically.

Embracing technology as a vital learning tool, our learners regularly utilise laptops in class for accessing e-books and facilitating seamless communication via MS Teams. This blend of project-based learning and digital literacy ensures they acquire essential knowledge and skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom walls.

Foundation Phase: Building Bright Futures (Grade R to Grade 3)

Our Foundation Phase is meticulously designed to provide a gentle yet robust introduction to formal schooling. We carefully guide our Grade R learners, preparing them for the exciting academic journey that begins in Grade 1, by establishing crucial foundational skills:

• Language Development: Cultivating strong abilities in reading, spelling, comprehension, speaking, and listening.
• Mathematical Literacy: Fostering a solid understanding of numbers, counting, and fundamental operations including addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Life Skills: Developing essential physical education, invaluable real-life experiences, problem-solving techniques, and boundless creativity.

Intermediate Phase: Empowering Young Minds (Grade 4 to Grade 7)

As learners progress into the Intermediate Phase, they are introduced to more abstract concepts and critical thinking. This is where our project-based learning truly shines, encouraging learners to engage in in-depth research, innovative assignments, and scientific experiments to explore complex material far beyond traditional textbook learning.

Instruction takes place in English, with the enriching option for learners to choose Afrikaans or isiZulu as an additional language. Furthermore, we continue to cultivate their future-ready skills with Robotics integrated into their subject choices.

Enrichment and Excellence: Beyond Core Academics

As part of our unwavering commitment to the superior Curro education, we offer a range of exceptional value-added programmes at no additional cost, designed to help every learner excel:

• Academic Enrichment: Targeted lessons in English, Mathematics, and a first additional language provide a solid understanding and robust foundation for advanced learning.
• International Benchmarking: Our Grade 6 learners participate in the esteemed IEB international benchmarking tests, providing valuable insights into their academic progress on a global scale.

A World of Opportunities: Sports and Cultural Activities

We firmly believe that a truly excellent education balances academic rigour with vibrant sports and cultural activities. Participation in these diverse programmes is instrumental in fostering:

• Team-Awareness and Collaboration: Building essential social skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Self-Confidence: Empowering learners to discover their talents and express themselves.

Activities such as Art and Choir nurture creativity and provide powerful avenues for self-expression. Our wide array of options, including the Eisteddfod and Robotics Club, are carefully tailored to resonate with the diverse interests of learners in our community. Your child is sure to find an activity that sparks their passion and helps them grow!

Explore the full spectrum of our exciting activities on our comprehensive fact sheet.

Join Our Family at Curro Edenvale!

As a leading primary school in Highway Gardens, Edenvale, we are dedicated to providing our community with access to a high-quality, holistic education that truly makes a difference. We invite you to explore the rest of our website to discover the full breadth of opportunities awaiting your child. We are confident that your child will not only learn but also thrive and love being a cherished part of our Curro Edenvale family!

Safe and Supportive Aftercare

We aim to support busy families with our comprehensive aftercare service, available until late in the afternoon. Ideally suited for working parents, this service ensures your child is accommodated in a dedicated learning centre where they are supervised and safe. The fees include a nutritious lunch and limited homework support, giving you peace of mind knowing your child’s afternoon is productive and comfortable.

Designed for the Future

At Curro Edenvale, we have created a safe, modern environment where learners naturally adapt to working with the tools of tomorrow. Our classrooms are purposefully designed to foster deep concentration and encourage dynamic interaction with the curriculum.

Our specialized academic facilities include:

• Innovation Hub and Robotics Lab: Cutting-edge spaces for coding, engineering, and creative problem-solving.
• Science and Computer Labs: Fully equipped for practical experiments and digital literacy.
• Art and Music Rooms: Dedicated studios to nurture creative expression.

World-Class Sports Facilities

We believe in a balanced education where physical well-being complements academic rigor. Our focused variety of sports and cultural activities are hosted on excellent, well-kept courts and fields.

Our premium activity facilities include:

• Aquatics: An indoor heated swimming pool for year-round training.
• Field Sports: AstroTurf fields for hockey and soccer.
• Courts: Well-maintained tennis and netball courts.

Join Curro Edenvale Primary

Located in Highway Gardens, Edenvale, we offer a premier primary school experience for learners from Grade R to Grade 7. With strictly limited class sizes to ensure personal attention, and specialized subjects like Robotics and Music, our goal is to educate learners beyond just academics. We empower them to become leaders in whichever path they choose to follow.