Public primary school

St. Clements RC Primary School

Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape

St. Clements RC 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 295 learners and 9 educators, about 32.8 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. 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
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)295
Educators (2025)9
Learners per educator32.8 (province average 30.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 21% of 280 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number105316687

Address and location

Street address109 Lake Road Grassy Park 7945
Postal addressLake Road Grassy Park Unknown 7945
Suburb / areaLotus River
TownCape Town
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtMetro South
Circuit9
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Ward19100065
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 St. Clements RC Primary School

Is St. Clements RC Primary School a public or private school?

St. Clements RC Primary School is a public primary school.

Does St. Clements RC 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 St. Clements RC Primary School?

295 learners and 9 educators (about 32.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 21% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of St. Clements RC Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 105316687.

Where is St. Clements RC Primary School?

109 Lake Road Grassy Park 7945. It is in Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 081 580 2985.

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