Lewisham Primary School

Lewisham Primary School is a public primary school in Lewisham, Krugersdorp, Gauteng, in the Gauteng West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 446 learners and 46 educators, about 31.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Gauteng (1 006 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 type	Public primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 446
Educators (2025)	46
Learners per educator	31.4 (province average 30.1)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700252817

Address and location

Street address	01, Erasmusstraat, Lewisham, Krugersdorp, Krugersdorp
Postal address	Po Box4363 Luipaardsvlei 1743
Suburb / area	Lewisham
Town	Krugersdorp
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Gauteng West
Circuit	4
Municipality	Mogale City Local Municipality
Ward	74801016
Former department	House of Assembly(HOA)

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.