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Public primary school
Lourier Primary School
Retreat, Cape Town, Western Cape
Lourier Primary School is a public primary school in Retreat, 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 452 learners and 14 educators, about 32.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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 |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 452 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 32.3 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 61% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105310794 |
Address and location
| Street address | 63 Blagden Street Retreat 7945 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Blagden Street Retreat Unknown 7945 |
| Suburb / area | Retreat |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100110 |
| 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 Lourier Primary School
Is Lourier Primary School a public or private school?
Lourier Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Lourier 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 4 school.
How many learners are at Lourier Primary School?
452 learners and 14 educators (about 32.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 61% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Lourier Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 105310794.
Where is Lourier Primary School?
63 Blagden Street Retreat 7945. It is in Retreat, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 713 6753.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.