Public primary school

Gene Louw Primary School

Eversdal - Durbanville, Cape Town, Western Cape

Gene Louw Primary School is a public primary school in Eversdal - Durbanville, 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 1 687 learners and 79 educators, about 21.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. 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
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 687
Educators (2025)79
Learners per educator21.4 (province average 30.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 76% of 280 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number101309250

Address and location

Street addressTulipstraat Amanda Glen Durbanville 7551
Postal addressPrivaatsak X14 Durbanville Unknown 7551
Suburb / areaEversdal - Durbanville
TownCape Town
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtMetro North
Circuit7
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Ward19100021
Former departmentCape Education Department(CED)

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 Gene Louw Primary School

Is Gene Louw Primary School a public or private school?

Gene Louw Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Gene Louw Primary School charge school fees?

It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.

How many learners are at Gene Louw Primary School?

1 687 learners and 79 educators (about 21.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 76% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Gene Louw Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 101309250.

Where is Gene Louw Primary School?

Tulipstraat Amanda Glen Durbanville 7551. It is in Eversdal - Durbanville, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 976 8144.

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