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West Riding Primary School

Public primary school · West Riding, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (9 circuit)

Welcome to West Riding Primary School, a public primary school serving West Riding, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 1,042 learners.

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West Riding Primary School is a public primary school in West Riding, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,042
Learners
39
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, West Riding 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 West Riding Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro North district

Here is how West Riding Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro North district.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against West Riding Primary School's 1,042; 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 West Riding Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than West Riding Primary School, 1,977 compared with 1,042, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against West Riding Primary School's 1,042, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,837 learners against West Riding Primary School's 1,042; is a public secondary school, a different phase than West Riding Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point West Riding Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,726 learners against West Riding Primary School's 1,042; is a public secondary school, a different phase than West Riding Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against West Riding Primary School's 1,042; 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 West Riding 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 West Riding Primary School's 1,042; is a public secondary school, a different phase than West Riding Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point West Riding Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than West Riding Primary School, 1,977 compared with 1,042, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against West Riding Primary School's 1,042, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than West Riding Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,042, 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 West Riding Primary School for 2027

West Riding 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
142 Circle Road West Riding Table View 7441
Postal
P.o. Box 335 Table View Unknown 7439
Telephone
021 556 3330
Website
westridingprimary.co.za
Email
admin@westridingprimary.co.za
EMIS number
103008011

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at West Riding 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 West Riding Primary School directly, on 021 556 3330, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to West Riding 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 West Riding Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for West Riding 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 West Riding 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 West Riding Primary School?
West Riding Primary School reported 1,042 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 West Riding Primary School?
Yes, West Riding 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 West Riding Primary School a public or private school?
West Riding Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact West Riding Primary School?
You can call 021 556 3330. It is located at 142 Circle Road West Riding Table View 7441.
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