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Westcott Primary School

Public primary school · Diepriver, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (9 circuit)

Westcott Primary School is a public primary school based in Diepriver, City Of Cape Town. Around 538 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Westcott Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Diepriver, City Of Cape Town, Westcott Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

538
Learners
24
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Westcott Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Westcott Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Westcott Primary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Westcott Primary School, 1,847 compared with 538; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westcott Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westcott Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Westcott Primary School, 1,780 compared with 538, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Westcott Primary School's 538, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Westcott Primary School's 538, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Westcott Primary School's 538; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westcott Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westcott Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Westcott Primary School, 2,089 compared with 538; 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 Westcott Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Westcott Primary School, 2,037 compared with 538; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westcott Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westcott Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Westcott Primary School's 538, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Westcott Primary School, 1,970 compared with 538, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Westcott Primary School's 538, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Westcott Primary School for 2027

Because Westcott 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
Myburgh Road Diep River 7800
Postal
Myburgh Road Diep River Unknown 7800
Telephone
021 712 6600
Website
westcottprimary.co.za
Email
admin@westcottprimary.co.za
EMIS number
105309375

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Westcott 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 Westcott Primary School directly, on 021 712 6600, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Westcott 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 Westcott Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Westcott 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 Westcott 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 Westcott Primary School?
Westcott Primary School reported 538 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Westcott Primary School?
Yes, Westcott 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 Westcott Primary School a public or private school?
Westcott Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Westcott Primary School?
You can call 021 712 6600. It is located at Myburgh Road Diep River 7800.
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