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Lilyfontein Primary School

Public primary school · Brakfontein, Beacon Bay, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Lilyfontein Primary School is a public primary school based in Brakfontein, Beacon Bay. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

In Brakfontein, Beacon Bay, Lilyfontein Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

680
Learners
52
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lilyfontein 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 Lilyfontein Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Lilyfontein Primary School entered 44 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20235050100.0%
202448048.0%
20254444100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lilyfontein Primary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics242395.8%
Mathematical Literacy2424100.0%
Physical Sciences141392.9%
Life Sciences2727100.0%
Accounting1010100.0%
Business Studies221881.8%
Geography1212100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Lilyfontein Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Lilyfontein Primary School, 2,355 compared with 680; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lilyfontein Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.2% against Lilyfontein Primary School's 100%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Lilyfontein Primary School's 680; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lilyfontein Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Lilyfontein Primary School's 100%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Lilyfontein Primary School's 680; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lilyfontein Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Lilyfontein Primary School's 100%).
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Lilyfontein Primary School, 1,507 compared with 680; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lilyfontein Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.8% against Lilyfontein Primary School's 100%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Lilyfontein Primary School, 1,440 compared with 680; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lilyfontein Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Beacon Bay

Schoolhive does not yet have other schools listed in Beacon Bay to compare Lilyfontein Primary School against.

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 Lilyfontein Primary School for 2027

Because Lilyfontein Primary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Lilyfontein School, Farm 564, Brakfontein Area, 5205
Postal
P O Box 2007, Beacon Bay, 5205
Telephone
043 737 4258
Website
lilyfontein.co.za
Email
reception@lilyfontein.co.za
EMIS number
200200359

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lilyfontein 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 Lilyfontein Primary School directly, on 043 737 4258, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lilyfontein 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 Lilyfontein Primary School the best school in Beacon Bay?
Lilyfontein Primary School's most recent matric pass rate was 100%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Beacon Bay besides Lilyfontein Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Beacon Bay.
How big are the classes at Lilyfontein Primary School?
Lilyfontein Primary School reported 680 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Lilyfontein Primary School?
Yes, Lilyfontein 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.
What are Lilyfontein Primary School's matric results like?
Lilyfontein Primary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Lilyfontein Primary School a public or private school?
Lilyfontein Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lilyfontein Primary School?
You can call 043 737 4258. It is located at Lilyfontein School, Farm 564, Brakfontein Area, 5205.