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Lotus Primary School

Public primary school · Westcliff, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Karanja circuit)

Lotus Primary School is a public primary school based in Westcliff. The school's roll stands at roughly 221 learners.

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

In Westcliff, Lotus Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

221
Learners
10
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lotus Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Lotus Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Lotus Primary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Lotus Primary School's 221; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lotus Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lotus Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Lotus Primary School's 221, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus Primary School, 1,912 compared with 221, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus Primary School, 1,897 compared with 221; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lotus Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus Primary School, 1,887 compared with 221, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Crimby Avenue, Westcliff Chatsworth, Durban, 4030
Postal
P.o.box 562229, Chatsworth, 4030
Telephone
031 403 4641
Email
lotusprimary@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500187701

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lotus 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 Lotus Primary School directly, on 031 403 4641 or by email at lotusprimary@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lotus 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 Lotus Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lotus 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 Umlazi besides Lotus Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Lotus Primary School?
Lotus Primary School reported 221 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Lotus Primary School?
Yes, Lotus 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 Lotus Primary School a public or private school?
Lotus Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lotus Primary School?
You can call 031 403 4641 or email lotusprimary@telkomsa.net. It is located at Crimby Avenue, Westcliff Chatsworth, Durban, 4030.