Al-Azhar Primary School
Lotus River, METRO SOUTH, Western Cape
What kind of school is Al-Azhar Primary School?
Al-Azhar Primary School is an independent primary school in Lotus River, within the METRO SOUTH education district of the Western Cape. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 591 enrolled learners and 25 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1. EMIS classifies the location as rural.
Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.
What You Should Know
Independent school
Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.
What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Al-Azhar Primary School?
Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.
(Independent Primary schools in Western Cape)
What other schools are near Al-Azhar Primary School?
Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.
Which schools are similar to Al-Azhar Primary School?
Primary schools in Lotus River with a similar quintile (Q5).
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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology
Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.