The story of Courtrai Primary School was birthed in 1970 when it was established and grew to parallel-medium school in 1976. Today, the school functions as a co-ed duel-medium primary school for over 700 students from Grade R to Grade 7.

The name Courtrai is gleaned from the original farms which belonged to the descendent of the French Huguenots. The specific school colours of blue and red emphasizes this French connection

The school badge was inspired by the coat of arms of the Flemish town of Kortrijk – formerly part of France. The red chevron in the badge is generally used as an identification symbol throughout the school. Three pearls decorate the chevron and represent the three rocks (permanence) on Paarl Mountain. The motto, Fide et Virtute, loosely translated, idealizes Faith and Courage.

The school is situated in an established residential area with a beautiful view of the valley and the Drakenstein Mountains.

Since 1983, after completion of extensions to the school buildings, we have all the modern conveniences necessary to educate our pupils in their entirety. Vast opportunities are offered to the learners to realize and develop their talents

Each learner is placed in one of three teams, namely Laborie (white), Picardie (red) and Altenburg (blue). This builds team spirit and a feeling of belonging amongst the learners in various fields.

Courtrai Primary regards close co-operation between parent and school as high priority to ensure the best for its learners. To foster this, regular contact between staff and parents is encouraged, and parents are invited to support our parents’ evenings and to attend functions faithfully.