Lucas Meyer Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Lucas Meyer Primary School
As a public primary school, Lucas Meyer Primary School provides education to learners in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Zululand education district. For the 2025 academic year, 403 learners were enrolled, taught by 28 educators at a ratio of 14:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Lucas Meyer Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Lucas Meyer 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
Lucas Meyer Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Lucas Meyer Primary School reported a total enrollment of 403 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Lucas Meyer Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Filidi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Abaqulusi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 93 East Street, Vryheid East, Vryheid, 3100. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 99, Vryheid, 3100.
Curriculum & Academics
Lucas Meyer Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Lucas Meyer Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Lucas Meyer 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
Address
93 East Street, Vryheid East, Vryheid, 3100
Postal
P.o. Box 99, Vryheid, 3100
Phone
+27 34 981 5006Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500188145
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.