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Wespoort Primary School

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

Welcome to Wespoort Primary School, a public primary school serving Portland, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 977 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Wespoort Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Wespoort Primary School is a public primary school in Portland, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

977
Learners
29
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, Wespoort 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 Wespoort Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro South district

Here is how Wespoort Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro South district.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Wespoort Primary School's 977; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wespoort Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wespoort Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Wespoort Primary School's 977, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wespoort Primary School, 1,754 compared with 977, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wespoort Primary School, 1,690 compared with 977, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wespoort Primary School, 1,646 compared with 977; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wespoort Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wespoort Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Wespoort Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Wespoort Primary School's 977; 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 Wespoort Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Wespoort Primary School's 977; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wespoort Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wespoort Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wespoort Primary School, 1,977 compared with 977, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Wespoort Primary School's 977, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wespoort Primary School, 1,970 compared with 977, 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 Wespoort Primary School for 2027

Because Wespoort Primary School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
H/V Wespoort & Merrydaleweg Portland Mitchells Plain 7785
Postal
H/V Wespoort & Merrydaleweg Portland Mitchell's Plain 7785
Telephone
021 392 6604
EMIS number
106490423

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Wespoort 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 Wespoort Primary School directly, on 021 392 6604, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Wespoort 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 Wespoort Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Wespoort 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 Wespoort 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 Wespoort Primary School?
Wespoort Primary School reported 977 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Wespoort Primary School?
Yes, Wespoort 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 Wespoort Primary School a public or private school?
Wespoort Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Wespoort Primary School?
You can call 021 392 6604. It is located at H/V Wespoort & Merrydaleweg Portland Mitchells Plain 7785.
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