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Lotus River Primary School
Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape
Lotus River 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 562 learners and 20 educators, about 28.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 562 |
| Educators (2025) | 20 |
| Learners per educator | 28.1 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 39% of 280 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105310166 |
Address and location
| Street address | C/O Lake Rd & 5th Avenue Lotus River 7945 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | C/O Lake Rd & 5th Avenue Lotus River Unknown 7945 |
| Suburb / area | Lotus River |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100065 |
| 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 Lotus River Primary School
Is Lotus River Primary School a public or private school?
Lotus River Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Lotus River 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 Lotus River Primary School?
562 learners and 20 educators (about 28.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 39% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Lotus River Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 105310166.
Where is Lotus River Primary School?
C/O Lake Rd & 5th Avenue Lotus River 7945. It is in Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 706 3746.
Schools near Lotus River Primary School
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Sid G. Rule Primary School
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Fairmount Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.