Lourier Primary School
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Public primary school
St. Mary's RC Primary School(Retreat)
Retreat, Cape Town, Western Cape
St. Mary's RC Primary School(Retreat) 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 631 learners and 18 educators, about 35.1 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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) | 631 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 35.1 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 30% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105316520 |
Address and location
| Street address | 66 Retreat Road Retreat 7945 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Retreat Road Retreat Unknown 7945 |
| Suburb / area | Retreat |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100072 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
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Questions about St. Mary's RC Primary School(Retreat)
Is St. Mary's RC Primary School(Retreat) a public or private school?
St. Mary's RC Primary School(Retreat) is a public primary school.
Does St. Mary's RC Primary School(Retreat) 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 St. Mary's RC Primary School(Retreat)?
631 learners and 18 educators (about 35.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 30% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of St. Mary's RC Primary School(Retreat)?
Its EMIS number is 105316520.
Where is St. Mary's RC Primary School(Retreat)?
66 Retreat Road Retreat 7945. It is in Retreat, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 712 4611.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.