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Buck Road Primary School

Public primary school · Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (9 circuit)

Welcome to Buck Road Primary School, a public primary school serving Lotus River, City Of Cape Town. Around 918 learners are enrolled here.

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Buck Road Primary School is a public primary school in Lotus River, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

918
Learners
27
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Buck Road Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Buck Road Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro South district with Buck Road Primary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Buck Road Primary School's 918; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buck Road Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buck Road 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 Buck Road Primary School's 918, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buck Road Primary School, 1,754 compared with 918, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buck Road Primary School, 1,690 compared with 918, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buck Road Primary School, 1,646 compared with 918; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buck Road Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buck Road 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 Buck Road Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Buck Road Primary School's 918; 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 Buck Road 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 Buck Road Primary School's 918; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buck Road Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buck Road Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buck Road Primary School, 1,977 compared with 918, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Buck Road Primary School's 918, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buck Road Primary School, 1,970 compared with 918, 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Buck Road Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Buck Road Primary School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
40 Buck Road Lotus River 7941
Postal
Buck Road Lotus River Unknown 7941
Telephone
021 706 3683
EMIS number
105490059

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Buck Road 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 Buck Road Primary School directly, on 021 706 3683, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Buck Road 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 Buck Road Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Buck Road 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 Buck Road 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 Buck Road Primary School?
Buck Road Primary School reported 918 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Buck Road Primary School?
Yes, Buck Road Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Buck Road Primary School a public or private school?
Buck Road Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Buck Road Primary School?
You can call 021 706 3683. It is located at 40 Buck Road Lotus River 7941.
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