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Louis Rex Primary School

Public primary school · New Rest, Queenstown, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Louis Rex Primary School, a public primary school serving New Rest, Queenstown. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Louis Rex Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Louis Rex Primary School is a public primary school in New Rest, Queenstown. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,349
Learners
38
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Louis Rex Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani West district with Louis Rex Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is a similar size to Louis Rex Primary School, with 1,607 learners against 1,349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Louis Rex Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Louis Rex Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School sits in roughly the same size range as Louis Rex Primary School, at 1,410 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Louis Rex Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Louis Rex Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is a similar size to Louis Rex Primary School, with 1,348 learners against 1,349, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School sits in roughly the same size range as Louis Rex Primary School, at 1,267 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Louis Rex Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Louis Rex Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • John Noah High School is a similar size to Louis Rex Primary School, with 1,203 learners against 1,349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Louis Rex Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Louis Rex Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Queenstown

Zooming into Queenstown, here are 5 other schools to compare against Louis Rex Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is a similar size to Louis Rex Primary School, with 1,607 learners against 1,349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Louis Rex Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Louis Rex Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School sits in roughly the same size range as Louis Rex Primary School, at 1,410 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Louis Rex Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Louis Rex Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Inyathi High School sits in roughly the same size range as Louis Rex Primary School, at 1,267 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Louis Rex Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Louis Rex Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • John Noah High School is a similar size to Louis Rex Primary School, with 1,203 learners against 1,349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Louis Rex Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Louis Rex Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bulelani Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Louis Rex Primary School, at 1,110 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Louis Rex Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Louis Rex Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Louis Rex Primary School for 2027

Louis Rex Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
John Jasson Street, New Rest, Queenstown, 5319
Postal
P O Box 2669, Queenstown, 5320
Telephone
045 839 6009
EMIS number
200600380

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Louis Rex 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 Louis Rex Primary School directly, on 045 839 6009, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Louis Rex 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 Louis Rex Primary School the best school in Queenstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Louis Rex 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 Queenstown besides Louis Rex Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Queenstown, including Luvuyo Lerumo High School.
How big are the classes at Louis Rex Primary School?
Louis Rex Primary School reported 1,349 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Louis Rex Primary School?
No. Louis Rex Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Louis Rex Primary School a public or private school?
Louis Rex Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Louis Rex Primary School?
You can call 045 839 6009. It is located at John Jasson Street, New Rest, Queenstown, 5319.
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