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Lotus River Primary School

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

Welcome to Lotus River Primary School, a public primary school serving Lotus River, City Of Cape Town. Around 562 learners are enrolled here.

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

562
Learners
20
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, Lotus River 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 Lotus River Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro South district with Lotus River Primary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Lotus River Primary School's 562; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lotus River Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lotus River 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 Lotus River Primary School's 562, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus River Primary School, 1,754 compared with 562, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus River Primary School, 1,690 compared with 562, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus River Primary School, 1,646 compared with 562; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lotus River Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lotus River 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 Lotus River Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Lotus River Primary School's 562; 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 Lotus River 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 Lotus River Primary School's 562; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lotus River Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lotus River Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus River Primary School, 1,977 compared with 562, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Lotus River Primary School's 562, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus River Primary School, 1,970 compared with 562, 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 Lotus River Primary School for 2027

Lotus River 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
C/O Lake Rd & 5Th Avenue Lotus River 7945
Postal
C/O Lake Rd & 5Th Avenue Lotus River Unknown 7945
Telephone
021 706 3746
Website
lotusriverprimary.wordpress.com
Email
principal@lotusriverprimary.co.za
EMIS number
105310166

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lotus River 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 River Primary School directly, on 021 706 3746, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lotus River 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 Lotus River Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lotus River 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 Lotus River 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 Lotus River Primary School?
Lotus River Primary School reported 562 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 River Primary School?
Yes, Lotus River 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 River Primary School a public or private school?
Lotus River Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lotus River Primary School?
You can call 021 706 3746. It is located at C/O Lake Rd & 5Th Avenue Lotus River 7945.
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