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Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School

Public secondary school · Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Lotus River, City Of Cape Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 81.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school in Lotus River, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

363
Learners
23
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 SekondﾊR Secondary 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 SekondﾊR Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 48 learners from Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 81.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023402665.0%
2024302583.3%
2025483981.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics2150.0%
Mathematical Literacy282485.7%
Life Sciences181266.7%
Business Studies302790.0%
History121083.3%
English First Additional Language77100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

Here is how Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro South district.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School's 363; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.6% against Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School's 81.3%).
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School's 363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,754 compared with 363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,690 compared with 363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,646 compared with 363; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School's 81.3%.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School's 363; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School's 81.3%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School's 363; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School's 81.3%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,977 compared with 363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School's 363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,970 compared with 363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School; 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 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School for 2027

Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary 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
Park Crescent Grassy Park 7941
Postal
Park Crescent Grassy Park Unknown 7941
Telephone
021 703 1544
EMIS number
105493341

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary 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 SekondﾊR Secondary School directly, on 021 703 1544, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary 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 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.3% is lower than MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL's 98.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary 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 SekondﾊR Secondary School?
Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School reported 363 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 SekondﾊR Secondary School?
Yes, Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary 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 Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric results like?
Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.3%, in 2025. That's up from 65% in 2023.
Is Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School a public or private school?
Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lotus SekondﾊR Secondary School?
You can call 021 703 1544. It is located at Park Crescent Grassy Park 7941.
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