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Lancaster Primary School

Public primary school · Lenasia South, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (2 circuit)

Lancaster Primary School is a public primary school in Lenasia South, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,325 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Lancaster Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Lenasia South, Johannesburg, Lancaster Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,325
Learners
40
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lancaster Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Lancaster Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg South district with Lancaster Primary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lancaster Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,325, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Lancaster Primary School's 1,325, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Lancaster Primary School, 2,306 compared with 1,325; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lancaster Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lancaster Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Lancaster Primary School, 2,274 compared with 1,325; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lancaster Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lancaster Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Lancaster Primary School's 1,325; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lancaster Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lancaster Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lancaster Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,325; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lancaster Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Lancaster Primary School's 1,325; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lancaster Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lancaster Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lancaster Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,325, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lancaster Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,325, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Lancaster Primary School's 1,325, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Lancaster Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Lancaster Primary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1003, Lancaster Street, Lenasia South, Lenasia South, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 6 Kiasha Park 1829
Telephone
011 855 1066
EMIS number
700110189

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lancaster 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 Lancaster Primary School directly, on 011 855 1066, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lancaster 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 Lancaster Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lancaster 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 Johannesburg besides Lancaster Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lancaster Primary School?
Lancaster Primary School reported 1,325 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Lancaster Primary School?
Yes, Lancaster 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 Lancaster Primary School a public or private school?
Lancaster Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lancaster Primary School?
You can call 011 855 1066. It is located at 1003, Lancaster Street, Lenasia South, Lenasia South, Johannesburg.
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