Pinelands North Primary School

Visit us to experience this DYNAMIC, CARING, EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT, situated in Pinelands. In 1947 the building of a second school was started.

OUR HISTORY:
The first primary school to be built in Pinelands was Pinelands Central. This primary school is known today as Pinelands Primary School or the Blue School. As time passed, and the numbers of children in Pinelands grew, another primary school was needed. While waiting for it to be completed, a number of English speaking children in sub A, sub B and Std. 1 were moved from the Pinelands

Central School. They were taught by 2 lady teachers from the school in a house close to where the new school was being built. By the fourth term of 1947, the pupils from the house as well as Afrikaans speaking pupils were enrolled in the new school. The English speaking children were taught in English while the Afrikaans speaking children were taught in Afrikaans. Where this type of multi-language teaching takes place the school concerned is known as a dual medium school. In 1948 there were 94 pupils. 63 of these were English speaking and 31 were Afrikaans speaking. A retired Headmistress, Mrs M Dreyer, acted as principal until Mr J.G.H McKenzie became the Headmaster in 1949, He and his 5 lady teachers decided that the school colours should be maroon, gold and beige (later changed to white.) The school was officially opened and named Pinelands North Primary School on the 8th June 1949. One of the parents designed the school badge and wrote the words for the school song, while another parent composed the music for it. In 1950, the school was divided into 3 houses which were known by their colours for sport and athletics. In 1962 the houses were named after 3 gentlemen who had a lot to do with the school. Gardener: Maroon
Wells: Gold
Clear: Beige/white

Extra buildings were added to the school and in 1955 the school hall was opened. At the end of the same year the Afrikaans speaking pupils left to start studying at the Laerskool Oude Molen. In January 1968 a Mr H Honiball became the new headmaster until 1974 when a Mr S.M Hall took over. While he was principal a mini sized Olympic pool was built. Mr B.R Shepherd became principal in 1977. Mrs Ann Morton took over from him in 1997. She is at present still our Headmistress. We conclude that where people are living there will be children. As children grow and develop they need a place where they can meet together. Whilst socialising they are able to make new friends and learn how to get along with one another. Through this they are discovering and learning many skills and interesting things about themselves, their environments and the world in which they live. In 2010 we celebrated 20 years of inclusiveness, enriched by broad diversity amoung our staff and pupils.

17/08/2026

Remember this?

The Grade R Farm Stall was one of the busiest spots at our 2024 Red-A-Fair... and it's easy to see why! 🍎🥕🍊

From baskets of fresh produce to smiling faces all around, it was a fantastic day for our school and the Pinelands community.

This year, our Grade R families are hard at work getting ready to do it all again, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back!
Whether you're coming for the rides, the food, the shopping or simply to enjoy the atmosphere, be sure to stop by the Farm Stall and show your support.

📅 Saturday, 31 October 2026
🕘 09h00 to 15h00
📍 Pinelands North Primary

Bring the family, invite your friends and come make some more Red-A-Fair memories with us! ❤️🎪

Remember, Red-A-Fair is a cashless event.

15/08/2026

We are incredibly proud of our five learners who competed at the Eskom Science Expo alongside 240 participants!

Their hard work, creativity and passion for science earned them 3 Gold Medals, 2 Silver Medals and 2 Best in Category awards!

A huge thank you to our dedicated staff for their guidance, encouragement and continued support of our learners. Your commitment helps our young scientists thrive! 👏♥️

Photos from Pinelands North Primary School's post

14/08/2026

Last week, our annual Intraschool Science & Coding Fair was bigger and better than ever! From exciting science experiments to creative Scratch games and coding robots, our learners amazed us with their curiosity, creativity and problem-solving. Well done to everyone who took part! 🤖🔬✨

13/08/2026

Yesterday, our Principal attended Groote Schuur Primary’s Born to Read Day, where she read to the Grade R learners. 📚

Celebrating the joy of reading and the importance of developing a love for books from a young age.✨

12/08/2026

🥕🍎 Fresh, local and full of flavour!

One of the many stalls you'll find at this year's PNPS Red-A-Fair is our Grade R Farm Stall. 🌽🍊

Pop by to browse a fantastic selection of fresh fruit, vegetables and farm-style goodies while supporting our amazing Grade R learners.

It's the perfect place to stock up on fresh produce and support a great cause at the same time.

Make sure it's on your must-visit list!

📅 Saturday, 31 October 2026
🕘 09h00 to 15h00
📍 Pinelands North Primary

Remember, Red-A-Fair is a cashless event, so bring your bank card or phone to tap and enjoy the day.
See you there! ❤️🎪

11/08/2026

Wishing Suzette Embalo a very happy birthday! 🥳Many blessings for the year ahead. It's because of all you do that we choose to celebrate with you. 🎊

07/08/2026

🎡 Ready for the best day of the year?

The rides are back and they're guaranteed to keep the smiles going all day long! 🎉
From high-flying thrills to family favourites, there's something for every age to enjoy at this year's PNPS Red-A-Fair.

So grab the kids, bring the grandparents, invite the neighbours, and make a day of it!
📅 Saturday, 31 October 2026
🕘 09h00 to 15h00
📍 Pinelands North Primary School

Don't forget, Red-A-Fair is a cashless event, so bring your bank card or phone to tap and enjoy the fun.

We can't wait to welcome the Pinelands community for an unforgettable day! ❤️🤍

06/08/2026

Join us for our Prospective Family Walk-around and discover what makes Pinelands North Primary School a wonderful place to learn and grow.

📋 Register here: https://forms.gle/FTHQJqTt1WbborQK8

Please refer to the poster below for all the event details. We look forward to meeting you!

04/08/2026

🎪 Save the Date!
The countdown is officially on! 🎉

PNPS's much-loved Red-A-Fair is back on Friday, 31 October 2026 and everyone's invited!
Bring the whole family for an afternoon packed with:
🎡 Fun rides
🍔 Delicious food
🎁 Amazing prizes
🛍️ Local stalls
🎈 Games and activities for all ages

Whether you're a current PNPS family, a past pupil, or simply part of our Pinelands community, we'd love to see you there.

📅 Saturday, 31 October 2026
🕘 09h00 to 15h00
📍 Pinelands North Primary School

Tag someone you'd bring along and help us spread the word! ❤️🤍

03/08/2026

Congratulations to our U12 Boys Soccer Team on winning the U12 division at the Timour Hall Soccer Festival !⚽️🥇

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Telephone

+27215313414

Website

http://www.pnps.co.za/

Address

Richmond Avenue
Cape Town
7405