Plantation Primary School
Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape 700 m
Public high school
Lotus Sekondêr
Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape
Lotus Sekondêr is a public high school in Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 363 learners and 23 educators, about 15.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 81.3% of its 48 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
81.3% of the school's 48 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40 | 26 | 65.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 30 | 25 | 83.3% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 48 | 39 | 81.3% | 88.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 363 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 15.8 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 95% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105493341 |
| Exam centre number | 1009927 |
Address and location
| Street address | Park Crescent Grassy Park 7941 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Park Crescent Grassy Park Unknown 7941 |
| Suburb / area | Lotus River |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100066 |
| 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 Sekondêr
Is Lotus Sekondêr a public or private school?
Lotus Sekondêr is a public high school.
Does Lotus Sekondêr 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.
What is Lotus Sekondêr's matric pass rate?
81.3% of its 48 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 65.0%, 2024 83.3%.
How many learners are at Lotus Sekondêr?
363 learners and 23 educators (about 15.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 95% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Lotus Sekondêr?
Its EMIS number is 105493341. Its exam centre number is 1009927.
Where is Lotus Sekondêr?
Park Crescent Grassy Park 7941. It is in Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 703 1544.
Schools near Lotus Sekondêr
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Ferndale Primary School
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Montagu's Gift Primary School
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Perivale Primary School
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Parkwood Primary School
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Al-Azhar Primary School
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Stephenweg Primary School
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Ottery Jeugsorg en Onderwyssentrum
Ottery, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.