Public primary school

Lancewood Primêre Skool

Knysna Nu, George, Western Cape

Lancewood Primêre Skool is a public primary school in Knysna Nu, George, Western Cape, in the Eden and Central Kar education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 45 learners and 2 educators, about 22.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 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
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)45
Educators (2025)2
Learners per educator22.5 (province average 30.9)
Urban or ruralRural
EMIS number118358185

Address and location

Street addressOu Knysnaweg Lancewood Distrik George 6539
Postal addressPosbus 4749 George-Oos Unknown 6539
Suburb / areaKnysna Nu
TownGeorge
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtEden and Central Kar
Circuit3
MunicipalityKnysna
Ward10408002
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.

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