Education & Schooling

Parow offers a wide range of educational institutions across all levels:

Primary Schools:

• Parow East Primary is a value-driven public school in Cape Town that emphasizes the development of responsible, self-motivated, and productive learners through a structured learning environment, a focus on core values like respect, honesty, obedience, and perseverance, and a strong parent-teacher relationship.
• Parow North Primary is a school focused on the holistic development of its learners through its "Plant, Nurture, Harvest" vision, which emphasizes planting knowledge, nurturing it through practice, and harvesting independent achievement.
• Parow West Primary is a primary school in Cape Town that provides a nurturing and disciplined environment for students, aiming to develop the full potential of each child through a strong academic program and a variety of co-curricular activities.
• Saffier Primary is a long-standing public primary school in Parow, Western Cape, South Africa, serving grades R-7 with a motto of "Our Best".
• De Tyger Primary also known as Laerskool De Tyger, is an Afrikaans-medium primary school in Parow, Western Cape, South Africa, offering education from Grade RR to Grade 7. The school emphasizes the holistic development of each child's physical, intellectual, and spiritual being, aiming to foster independence, creativity, and a strong sense of personal values within a supportive community.
• German International School of Cape Town/The Deutsche Internationale Schule Kapstadt (DSK),  is a bilingual German school offering a holistic education that serves the Kindergarten and Grades 1 to 4, with the main campus in Tamboerskloof for higher grades.

     High Schools:

• Parow High is a public high school in the suburb of Parow, Cape Town, which aims to provide a strong academic, cultural, and sporting environment for its learners.
• Tygerberg High is an Afrikaans medium public co-educational high school in Parow, Cape Town, established in 1954, known for its strong academics, vibrant cultural programs, and competitive sports.
• President High  is a public secondary school located in Goodwood, Cape Town, Western Cape,   founded in 1964 and known for being a bilingual institution that values discipline and strives for excellence in both academics and extracurricular activities like sports and majorettes.
• Fairbairn College is a public high school in Goodwood, Western Cape, focused on fostering   academic excellence and traditional values within a secure and caring environment.

Tertiary & International:

• UNISA (the University of South Africa) is Africa's largest open distance and e-Learning (CODeL) university, offering a wide range of accredited qualifications through flexible distance education to over 370,000 students.

Shopping & Amenities                                               

• Parow Centre – a key shopping mall with anchor tenants and retail diversity
• N1 City Mall – located within minutes, offers a full-service retail and dining experience
• Regional Access: Close to Tyger Valley and Canal Walk Shopping Centres
• Dining & Hospitality: Wide selection of restaurants, fast food chains, family-friendly venues, and boutique eateries

Recreation & Lifestyle

Parow supports an active and community-oriented lifestyle:

• Outdoor Spaces: Tygerberg Nature Reserve, Jack Muller Park
• Sports Facilities: Parow Golf Club, athletics tracks, tennis and bowls clubs
• Cultural Venues: Parow Civic Centre hosts events, exhibitions, and local initiatives
• Nearby Attractions: GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World, Century City

Healthcare

Parow benefits from proximity to both public and private medical facilities:

• Tygerberg Hospital – one of South Africa’s largest public hospitals and a key teaching institution for Stellenbosch University
• Nearby Private Facilities: Netcare N1 City Hospital, Mediclinic Panorama, Melomed Bellville