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Westerkim Primary School

Public primary school · Null, Upington, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Westerkim Primary School, a public primary school serving Null, Upington. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,570 learners.

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

Westerkim Primary School is a public primary school in Null, Upington. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,570
Learners
46
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, Westerkim 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 Westerkim Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district with Westerkim Primary School.

  • Rosendal Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Westerkim Primary School, at 1,526 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Westerkim Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Assmang Primary School is a similar size to Westerkim Primary School, with 1,459 learners against 1,570, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Die Kuil Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Westerkim Primary School, at 1,377 learners; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Westerkim Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School is a similar size to Westerkim Primary School, with 1,353 learners against 1,570; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westerkim Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westerkim Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Oranje-Oewer Intermediate School is a similar size to Westerkim Primary School, with 1,333 learners against 1,570; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Westerkim Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Upington

Zooming into Upington, here are 5 other schools to compare against Westerkim Primary School.

  • Rosendal Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Westerkim Primary School, at 1,526 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Westerkim Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School is a similar size to Westerkim Primary School, with 1,353 learners against 1,570; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westerkim Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westerkim Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Oranje-Oewer Intermediate School is a similar size to Westerkim Primary School, with 1,333 learners against 1,570; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Westerkim Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Vela-Langa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Westerkim Primary School, at 1,247 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Westerkim Primary School, at 1,206 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westerkim Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westerkim Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Neusberg Street, Rosedale, Upington, 8801
Postal
Po Box 7133 Upington 8807
Telephone
054 332 2736
EMIS number
300042222

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Westerkim 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 Westerkim Primary School directly, on 054 332 2736, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Westerkim 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 Westerkim Primary School the best school in Upington?
No matric pass rate is on record for Westerkim 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 Upington besides Westerkim Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Upington, including Rosendal Intermediate School.
How big are the classes at Westerkim Primary School?
Westerkim Primary School reported 1,570 learners and 46 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 Westerkim Primary School?
Yes, Westerkim 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 Westerkim Primary School a public or private school?
Westerkim Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Westerkim Primary School?
You can call 054 332 2736. It is located at Neusberg Street, Rosedale, Upington, 8801.
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