Public primary school

Die Duine Primary School

Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape

Die Duine Primary School is a public 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 1 141 learners and 33 educators, about 34.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 141
Educators (2025)33
Learners per educator34.6 (province average 30.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 37% of 267 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number105490490

Address and location

Street addressFirst Avenue Lotusrivier 7945
Postal addressFirst Avenue Lotusrivier Unknown 7945
Suburb / areaLotus River
TownCape Town
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtMetro South
Circuit9
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Ward19100065
Former departmentHouse 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 Die Duine Primary School

Is Die Duine Primary School a public or private school?

Die Duine Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Die Duine 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 Die Duine Primary School?

1 141 learners and 33 educators (about 34.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 37% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Die Duine Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 105490490.

Where is Die Duine Primary School?

First Avenue Lotusrivier 7945. It is in Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 703 4165.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.