Gradhaven guides
Student accommodation guides.
Practical, honest guides for students looking for accommodation in Parow, Goodwood and Cape Town's northern suburbs. No hype — just what is worth knowing before you choose.
A monthly budget for students in Cape Town's northern suburbs
A realistic monthly budget framework for students living in Parow, Goodwood and the northern suburbs of Cape Town: rent, transport, food and the costs people forget.
Read the guideGetting to campus from Parow and Goodwood: CPUT, Northlink, Stellenbosch Tygerberg and CCT
A commute guide for students living in Parow or Goodwood: how to reach CPUT Bellville, Northlink College, Stellenbosch University's Tygerberg campus and College of Cape Town campuses.
Read the guideNSFAS funding and private student accommodation: how it fits together
How NSFAS allowances work for students in private accommodation, institutional clearance rules, and what to confirm before you commit.
Read the guideStudent accommodation in Goodwood: what to know before you choose
A practical guide for students considering accommodation in Goodwood, Cape Town: transport, regional campuses and checklist items.
Read the guideStudent accommodation in Parow: areas, transport and campuses
A practical guide for students considering accommodation in Parow, Cape Town: the main pockets, transport corridors, and regional institutions.
Read the guideLooking for accommodation?
Share your campus, timing, funding status and budget through a short guided enquiry.