Public primary school

Sir Lowry's Pass Primêre Skool

Sir Lowrys Pass, Cape Town, Western Cape

Sir Lowry's Pass Primêre Skool is a public primary school in Sir Lowrys Pass, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 311 learners and 51 educators, about 25.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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 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
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 311
Educators (2025)51
Learners per educator25.7 (province average 30.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 94% of 267 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number110322075

Address and location

Street addressSir Lowryspas Weg Sir Lowry's Pass 7133
Postal addressPosbus 592 Somerset West Unknown 7129
Suburb / areaSir Lowrys Pass
TownCape Town
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtMetro East
Circuit8
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Ward19100084
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.

Questions about Sir Lowry's Pass Primêre Skool

Is Sir Lowry's Pass Primêre Skool a public or private school?

Sir Lowry's Pass Primêre Skool is a public primary school.

Does Sir Lowry's Pass Primêre Skool charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 4 school.

How many learners are at Sir Lowry's Pass Primêre Skool?

1 311 learners and 51 educators (about 25.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 94% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Sir Lowry's Pass Primêre Skool?

Its EMIS number is 110322075.

Where is Sir Lowry's Pass Primêre Skool?

Sir Lowryspas Weg Sir Lowry's Pass 7133. It is in Sir Lowrys Pass, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 858 1282.

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