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Wesbank Primary School

Public primary school · Oudtshoorn, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (5 circuit)

In Oudtshoorn, Wesbank Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 750 learners.

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

Wesbank Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Oudtshoorn. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

750
Learners
31
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, Wesbank 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 Wesbank Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

5 other schools in Eden And Central Kar district, for comparison against Wesbank Primary School.

  • Murray High School teaches considerably more learners than Wesbank Primary School, 2,123 compared with 750; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wesbank Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wesbank Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Wesbank Primary School's 750; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wesbank Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wesbank Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Wesbank Primary School's 750, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Wesbank Primary School's 750, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Wesbank Primary School's 750; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wesbank Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wesbank Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Oudtshoorn

Zooming into Oudtshoorn, here are 5 other schools to compare against Wesbank Primary School.

  • Saturnus Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wesbank Primary School, 1,457 compared with 750, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bridgton SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,292 learners against Wesbank Primary School's 750; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wesbank Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wesbank Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bergsig Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wesbank Primary School, 1,276 compared with 750, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • De Villiers Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,181 learners against Wesbank Primary School's 750, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Van Reede Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wesbank Primary School, 1,161 compared with 750, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Wesbank Primary School for 2027

Wesbank Primary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Vredestraat 30 Oudtshoorn 6625
Postal
Posbus 301 Oudtshoorn Unknown 6620
Telephone
044 279 1731
Website
wesbank.wcape.school.za
EMIS number
124109347

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Wesbank 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 Wesbank Primary School directly, on 044 279 1731, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Wesbank 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 Wesbank Primary School the best school in Oudtshoorn?
No matric pass rate is on record for Wesbank 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 Oudtshoorn besides Wesbank Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Oudtshoorn, including Saturnus PrimﾊRe Skool.
How big are the classes at Wesbank Primary School?
Wesbank Primary School reported 750 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Wesbank Primary School?
Yes, Wesbank 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 Wesbank Primary School a public or private school?
Wesbank Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Wesbank Primary School?
You can call 044 279 1731. It is located at Vredestraat 30 Oudtshoorn 6625.
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