Lourier Primary School

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape ยท Metro South

Public Primary School Q4

About Lourier Primary School

Located in City Of Cape Town within Western Cape, Lourier Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Metro South education district. In 2025, the school reported 452 learners and 14 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Lourier Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.

Fee Status

Lourier Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.

Section 21 Status

Lourier Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Lourier Primary School reported a total enrollment of 452 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Lourier Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Retreat), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: 63 Blagden Street Retreat 7945. For postal correspondence, use: Blagden Street Retreat Unknown 7945.

Curriculum & Academics

Lourier Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Lourier Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Lourier Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:

  • Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
  • Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

63 Blagden Street Retreat 7945

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape

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Postal

Blagden Street Retreat Unknown 7945

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Share

Enrollment (2025)

Learners 452
Educators 14

Learner:Educator Ratio

32:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ4
Settingurban
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictMetro South

EMIS Number

105310794

Department of Basic Education

Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.