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Bishop Lavis Primary School

Public primary school · Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (8 circuit)

Bishop Lavis Primary School is a public primary school based in Bishop Lavis, City Of Cape Town. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bishop Lavis Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Bishop Lavis, City Of Cape Town, Bishop Lavis Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges no school fees.

607
Learners
17
Educators
QQ4 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q4 no-fee school, Bishop Lavis Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Metro North district

5 other schools in Metro North district, for comparison against Bishop Lavis Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Bishop Lavis Primary School, 2,089 compared with 607; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bishop Lavis Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Bishop Lavis Primary School's 607, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bishop Lavis Primary School, 1,970 compared with 607, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bishop Lavis Primary School, 1,837 compared with 607; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bishop Lavis Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bishop Lavis Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bishop Lavis Primary School, 1,726 compared with 607; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bishop Lavis Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Bishop Lavis Primary School, 2,089 compared with 607; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bishop Lavis Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bishop Lavis Primary School, 2,037 compared with 607; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bishop Lavis Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bishop Lavis Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Bishop Lavis Primary School's 607, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bishop Lavis Primary School, 1,970 compared with 607, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Bishop Lavis Primary School's 607, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bishop Lavis Primary School for 2027

Bishop Lavis Primary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Lavisrylaan Lavistown 7490
Postal
Lavisrylaan Lavistown Unknown 7490
Telephone
021 934 1030
EMIS number
102480126
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bishop Lavis 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 Bishop Lavis Primary School directly, on 021 934 1030, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bishop Lavis Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Bishop Lavis Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bishop Lavis Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Bishop Lavis 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 Bishop Lavis Primary School?
Bishop Lavis Primary School reported 607 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Bishop Lavis Primary School?
No. Bishop Lavis Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q4 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Bishop Lavis Primary School a public or private school?
Bishop Lavis Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bishop Lavis Primary School?
You can call 021 934 1030. It is located at Lavisrylaan Lavistown 7490.
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