Lwazi Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central
About Lwazi Primary School
A public institution, Lwazi Primary School functions as a primary school located in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Metro Central education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1184 learners were enrolled, taught by 34 educators at a ratio of 35:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Lwazi Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Lwazi Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Lwazi 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, Lwazi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,184 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Lwazi Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Guguletu), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central education district, specifically within the 2 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: Ny 112 Gugulethu 7750. For postal correspondence, use: P, O Box 146 Gugulethu Unknown 7751.
Curriculum & Academics
Lwazi Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Lwazi Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. 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 Lwazi 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Ny 112 Gugulethu 7750
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P, O Box 146 Gugulethu Unknown 7751
Phone
+27 84 088 3073Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
106042108
Department of Basic Education
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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.