Helderberg Primary School
Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, Western Cape 122 m
Public primary school
Bishop Lavis Primary School
Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, Western Cape
Bishop Lavis Primary School is a public primary school in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 607 learners and 17 educators, about 35.7 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 607 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 35.7 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 20% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 102480126 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lavisrylaan Lavistown 7490 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Lavisrylaan Lavistown Unknown 7490 |
| Suburb / area | Bishop Lavis |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100030 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Bishop Lavis Primary School
Is Bishop Lavis Primary School a public or private school?
Bishop Lavis Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Bishop Lavis Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 4 school.
How many learners are at Bishop Lavis Primary School?
607 learners and 17 educators (about 35.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 20% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Bishop Lavis Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 102480126.
Where is Bishop Lavis Primary School?
Lavisrylaan Lavistown 7490. It is in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 934 1030.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.