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Zeekoevlei Primary School

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

Zeekoevlei Primary School is a public primary school in Lotus River, City Of Cape Town. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Zeekoevlei Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Lotus River, City Of Cape Town, Zeekoevlei Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q4.

867
Learners
25
Educators
QQ4 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q4 no-fee school, Zeekoevlei Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Metro South district

Here is how Zeekoevlei Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro South district.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zeekoevlei Primary School, 1,847 compared with 867; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zeekoevlei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zeekoevlei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zeekoevlei Primary School, 1,780 compared with 867, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Zeekoevlei Primary School's 867, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Zeekoevlei Primary School's 867, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Zeekoevlei Primary School's 867; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zeekoevlei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zeekoevlei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Zeekoevlei Primary School, 2,089 compared with 867; 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 Zeekoevlei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zeekoevlei Primary School, 2,037 compared with 867; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zeekoevlei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zeekoevlei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Zeekoevlei Primary School's 867, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zeekoevlei Primary School, 1,970 compared with 867, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Zeekoevlei Primary School's 867, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Zeekoevlei Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Zeekoevlei Primary School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
370 Sixth Avenue Lotus River 7941
Postal
370 Sixth Avenue Lotus River Unknown 7941
Telephone
074 147 1519
Website
health.uct.ac.za
Email
cheryl.wyngaard@uct.ac.za
EMIS number
105490482

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zeekoevlei 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 Zeekoevlei Primary School directly, on 074 147 1519, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zeekoevlei 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 Zeekoevlei Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zeekoevlei 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 Zeekoevlei 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 Zeekoevlei Primary School?
Zeekoevlei Primary School reported 867 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Zeekoevlei Primary School?
No. Zeekoevlei Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q4 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zeekoevlei Primary School a public or private school?
Zeekoevlei Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zeekoevlei Primary School?
You can call 074 147 1519. It is located at 370 Sixth Avenue Lotus River 7941.
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