Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Eastern Cape / Gqeberha / Walmer West Primary School

Walmer West Primary School

Public primary school · Walmer, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

In Walmer, Gqeberha, Walmer West Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 845 learners are enrolled here.

Is any information about Walmer West Primary School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.
Walmer West Primary School

On this page, you will find the key facts about Walmer West Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Walmer West Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Walmer, Gqeberha. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

845
Learners
27
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Walmer West Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Walmer West Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Walmer West Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Walmer West Primary School, 2,290 compared with 845; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Walmer West Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Walmer West Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Walmer West Primary School, 1,736 compared with 845; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Walmer West Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Walmer West Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Walmer West Primary School, 1,668 compared with 845; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Walmer West Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Walmer West Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Walmer West Primary School, 1,655 compared with 845; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Walmer West Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Walmer West Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Walmer West Primary School, 1,606 compared with 845, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Walmer West Primary School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Walmer West Primary School, 1,736 compared with 845; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Walmer West Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Walmer West Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Walmer West Primary School, 1,668 compared with 845; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Walmer West Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Walmer West Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Walmer West Primary School, 1,655 compared with 845; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Walmer West Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Walmer West Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Walmer West Primary School, 1,606 compared with 845, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Walmer West Primary School, 1,601 compared with 845; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Walmer West Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Walmer West Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Walmer West Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Walmer West Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
William Moffett Express Way, Walmer , Gqeberha, 6070
Postal
William Moffett Express Way, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6070
Telephone
041 367 1734
Website
walmerwestps.co.za
EMIS number
200100839

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Walmer West 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 Walmer West Primary School directly, on 041 367 1734, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Walmer West Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Walmer West Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Walmer West 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 Gqeberha besides Walmer West Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Walmer West Primary School?
Walmer West Primary School reported 845 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Walmer West Primary School?
Yes, Walmer West 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 Walmer West Primary School a public or private school?
Walmer West Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Walmer West Primary School?
You can call 041 367 1734. It is located at William Moffett Express Way, Walmer , Gqeberha, 6070.
Related

Related schools in Gqeberha

A few other schools in the Walmer, Gqeberha area: