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Primary School Westwood

Public primary school · Boksburg, Boksburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (2 circuit)

Primary School Westwood is a public primary school based in Boksburg. Around 601 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Primary School Westwood, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Boksburg, Primary School Westwood operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

601
Learners
33
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Primary School Westwood 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 Primary School Westwood specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni North district with Primary School Westwood.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Westwood, 2,593 compared with 601; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Westwood; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Westwood doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Westwood, 2,591 compared with 601; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Westwood; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Westwood doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Westwood, 2,575 compared with 601; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Westwood; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Westwood doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Primary School Westwood's 601; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Westwood; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Primary School Westwood's 601; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Westwood; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Westwood doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Boksburg

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

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Westwood, 3,023 compared with 601; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Westwood; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Westwood doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Primary School Westwood's 601, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sunward Park High School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Westwood, 2,411 compared with 601; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Westwood; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Westwood doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mampudi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Westwood, 2,192 compared with 601, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Bopang-Kgotso Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Westwood, 2,176 compared with 601, 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 Primary School Westwood for 2027

As a public school, Primary School Westwood follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
18, Phillips Ave, Westwood, Boksburg, Boksburg
Postal
26744 East Rand 1462
Telephone
011 894 6639
Website
westwoodlaerskool.org.za
Email
hoof@westwoodlaerskool.org.za
EMIS number
700161000

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Westwood?
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 Primary School Westwood directly, on 011 894 6639, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Westwood?
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 Primary School Westwood the best school in Boksburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Westwood 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 Boksburg besides Primary School Westwood?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Boksburg, including Windmill Park Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Westwood?
Primary School Westwood reported 601 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Primary School Westwood?
Yes, Primary School Westwood 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 Primary School Westwood a public or private school?
Primary School Westwood is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Westwood?
You can call 011 894 6639. It is located at 18, Phillips Ave, Westwood, Boksburg, Boksburg.
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