Stephenweg Primary School
Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape 334 m
Private primary school
Al-Azhar Primary School
Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape
Al-Azhar Primary School is a private primary school in Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 591 learners and 25 educators, about 23.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private primary schools in Western Cape (124 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 591 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 23.6 (province average 13.4) Fewer learners per educator than 8% of 50 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 105006043 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1b Weltevreden Road Rondevlei Mitchells Plain 7785 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 1b Weltevreden Road Rondevlei Mitchells Plain 7785 |
| Suburb / area | Lotus River |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100066 |
| Former department | Wce |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Al-Azhar Primary School
Is Al-Azhar Primary School a public or private school?
Al-Azhar Primary School is a private primary school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Al-Azhar Primary School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at Al-Azhar Primary School?
591 learners and 25 educators (about 23.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 8% of 50 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Al-Azhar Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 105006043.
Where is Al-Azhar Primary School?
1b Weltevreden Road Rondevlei Mitchells Plain 7785. It is in Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 879 5373.
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