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Harvester Primary School

Public primary school · Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (6 circuit)

Harvester Primary School is a public primary school in Westridge, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 973 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Harvester Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Westridge, City Of Cape Town, Harvester Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

973
Learners
30
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Harvester Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Harvester Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Harvester Primary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Harvester Primary School, 1,847 compared with 973; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Harvester Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Harvester Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Harvester Primary School, 1,780 compared with 973, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Harvester Primary School's 973, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Harvester Primary School's 973, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Harvester Primary School's 973; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Harvester Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Harvester Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Harvester Primary School, 2,089 compared with 973; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Harvester Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Harvester Primary School, 2,037 compared with 973; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Harvester Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Harvester Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Harvester Primary School's 973, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Harvester Primary School, 1,970 compared with 973, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Harvester Primary School's 973, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Harvester Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Harvester Primary School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Kweker Road Westridge Mitchells Plain 7785
Postal
Kweker Road Westridge Mitchell's Plain 7785
Telephone
021 371 9402
EMIS number
106490148

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Harvester Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Harvester Primary School directly, on 021 371 9402, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Harvester Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Harvester Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Harvester Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Harvester Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Harvester Primary School?
Harvester Primary School reported 973 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Harvester Primary School?
Yes, Harvester Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Harvester Primary School a public or private school?
Harvester Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Harvester Primary School?
You can call 021 371 9402. It is located at Kweker Road Westridge Mitchells Plain 7785.
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