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Al-Azhar Primary School

Private primary school · Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Al-Azhar Primary School, a private primary school serving Lotus River, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 591 learners.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Al-Azhar Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Al-Azhar Primary School is a private primary school in Lotus River, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

591
Learners
25
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Al-Azhar Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Al-Azhar Primary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Al-Azhar Primary School's 591; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Azhar Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Al-Azhar Primary School's 591; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar Primary School, 1,754 compared with 591; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar Primary School, 1,690 compared with 591; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar Primary School, 1,646 compared with 591; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Azhar Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Al-Azhar Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Al-Azhar Primary School's 591; is a private combined school, a different phase than Al-Azhar Primary School; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Azhar Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Al-Azhar Primary School's 591; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Azhar Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar Primary School, 1,977 compared with 591; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Al-Azhar Primary School's 591; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar Primary School, 1,970 compared with 591; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1B Weltevreden Road Rondevlei Mitchells Plain 7785
Postal
1B Weltevreden Road Rondevlei Mitchells Plain 7785
Telephone
021 879 5373
EMIS number
105006043
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Al-Azhar Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Al-Azhar Primary School directly, on 021 879 5373, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Al-Azhar Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Al-Azhar Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Al-Azhar Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Al-Azhar Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Al-Azhar Primary School?
Al-Azhar Primary School reported 591 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Al-Azhar Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Al-Azhar Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Al-Azhar Primary School a public or private school?
Al-Azhar Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Al-Azhar Primary School?
You can call 021 879 5373. It is located at 1B Weltevreden Road Rondevlei Mitchells Plain 7785.
Related

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