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Westbank Primary School

Public primary school · King William's Town, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Westbank Primary School is a public primary school in King William's Town, King Williams Town. Its last matric group achieved a 92.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Westbank Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in King William's Town, King Williams Town, Westbank Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,232
Learners
43
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Westbank Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Westbank Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 91 matric candidates from Westbank Primary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.3% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023907785.6%
2024887989.8%
2025918492.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Westbank Primary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1818100.0%
Mathematical Literacy706592.9%
Physical Sciences131292.3%
Life Sciences302583.3%
Agricultural Sciences332884.8%
Accounting161487.5%
Business Studies423992.9%
Economics201575.0%
Geography585187.9%
History383386.8%
English First Additional Language4949100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Westbank Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Westbank Primary School, 2,355 compared with 1,232; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westbank Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.2% against Westbank Primary School's 92.3%).
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Westbank Primary School's 1,232; is a public combined school, a different phase than Westbank Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Westbank Primary School's 92.3%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Westbank Primary School's 1,232; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westbank Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Westbank Primary School's 92.3%.
  • Qaqamba Public School is a similar size to Westbank Primary School, with 1,507 learners against 1,232; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westbank Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.8% against Westbank Primary School's 92.3%).
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Westbank Primary School, at 1,440 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westbank Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

King Williams Town

And within King Williams Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Hector Petersen High School is a similar size to Westbank Primary School, with 1,342 learners against 1,232; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westbank Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Westbank Primary School, with 1,210 learners against 1,232; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westbank Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Westbank Primary School's 92.3%).
  • Bisho Full Service School is a similar size to Westbank Primary School, with 1,174 learners against 1,232, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Schornville Primary School is a similar size to Westbank Primary School, with 1,135 learners against 1,232, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bisho High School sits in roughly the same size range as Westbank Primary School, at 1,124 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westbank Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.6% against Westbank Primary School's 92.3%.
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 Westbank Primary School for 2027

Because Westbank Primary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
C/O Albatros & Maluti Rd, West Bank, King Williams Town, 5600
Postal
P O Box 4524, King Wm's Town,
Telephone
043 642 6545
EMIS number
200201051

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Westbank 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 Westbank Primary School directly, on 043 642 6545, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Westbank Primary School?
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 Westbank Primary School the best school in King Williams Town?
On the numbers that are published, Westbank Primary School's 92.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ENOCH SONTONGA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 91.1%.
How many other schools are there in King Williams Town besides Westbank Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around King Williams Town, including Hector Petersen High School.
How big are the classes at Westbank Primary School?
Westbank Primary School reported 1,232 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Westbank Primary School?
Yes, Westbank 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.
What are Westbank Primary School's matric results like?
Westbank Primary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.3%, in 2025. That's up from 85.6% in 2023.
Is Westbank Primary School a public or private school?
Westbank Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Westbank Primary School?
You can call 043 642 6545. It is located at C/O Albatros & Maluti Rd, West Bank, King Williams Town, 5600.
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