Ferndale Primary School

Running a primary school in Cape Town means adapting to the reality of South African infrastructure and resources. Load shedding affects lesson planning and screen-based learning. Water restrictions shape how sports fields and outdoor facilities function during dry months. Teacher-to-learner ratios, curriculum pacing, and the push toward digital literacy all happen against a backdrop of ageing school buildings and competing demands for maintenance budgets. Ferndale manages these moving parts—keeping classes running effectively, maintaining sporting facilities, and delivering the National Curriculum while responding to what actually works in a Cape Town school environment.