Hendrik Louw Laerskool

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East

Public Primary School Q5

About Hendrik Louw Laerskool

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Hendrik Louw Laerskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.

Fee Status

Hendrik Louw Laerskool 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

Hendrik Louw Laerskool 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Hendrik Louw Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 1,175 learners with a teaching staff of 56 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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

Hendrik Louw Laerskool is situated in City Of Cape Town (Strand), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 9 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: Piet Retief Street Strand 7140. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 94 Strand Unknown 7139.

Curriculum & Academics

Hendrik Louw Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Hendrik Louw Laerskool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 Hendrik Louw Laerskool 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

Piet Retief Street Strand 7140

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape

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Postal

Posbus 94 Strand Unknown 7139

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Email

hendrikl@mweb.co.za

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,175
Educators 56

Learner:Educator Ratio

21:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictMetro East

EMIS Number

111309261

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.