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William Lloyd Primary School

Public primary school · Langvlei, Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (8 circuit)

William Lloyd Primary School is a public primary school based in Langvlei, Paarl. Around 1,142 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Langvlei, Paarl, William Lloyd Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,142
Learners
35
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

Here is how William Lloyd Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Cape Winelands district.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against William Lloyd Primary School's 1,142, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than William Lloyd Primary School, 1,824 compared with 1,142; is a public secondary school, a different phase than William Lloyd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point William Lloyd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than William Lloyd Primary School, 1,785 compared with 1,142; is a public secondary school, a different phase than William Lloyd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point William Lloyd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,747 learners against William Lloyd Primary School's 1,142; is a public secondary school, a different phase than William Lloyd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point William Lloyd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against William Lloyd Primary School's 1,142; is a public secondary school, a different phase than William Lloyd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point William Lloyd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Paarl

And within Paarl itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than William Lloyd Primary School, 1,785 compared with 1,142; is a public secondary school, a different phase than William Lloyd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point William Lloyd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,747 learners against William Lloyd Primary School's 1,142; is a public secondary school, a different phase than William Lloyd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point William Lloyd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Klein Nederburg SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to William Lloyd Primary School, with 1,508 learners against 1,142; is a public secondary school, a different phase than William Lloyd Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point William Lloyd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langabuya Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as William Lloyd Primary School, at 1,476 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as William Lloyd Primary School, at 1,418 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than William Lloyd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point William Lloyd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 William Lloyd Primary School for 2027

William Lloyd 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
Maasdorp Street Paarl 7646
Postal
Maasdorp Street Paarl Unknown 7646
Telephone
021 862 5593
Website
thevillageguy.co.za
EMIS number
108470627

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at William Lloyd 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 William Lloyd Primary School directly, on 021 862 5593, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to William Lloyd 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 William Lloyd Primary School the best school in Paarl?
No matric pass rate is on record for William Lloyd 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 Paarl besides William Lloyd Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Paarl, including Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at William Lloyd Primary School?
William Lloyd Primary School reported 1,142 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 William Lloyd Primary School?
Yes, William Lloyd 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 William Lloyd Primary School a public or private school?
William Lloyd Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact William Lloyd Primary School?
You can call 021 862 5593. It is located at Maasdorp Street Paarl 7646.
Related

Related schools in Paarl

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