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Westfields Primary School

Public primary school · Carletonville, Carletonville, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Westfields Primary School, a public primary school serving Carletonville. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,415 learners.

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Westfields Primary School is a public primary school in Carletonville. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,415
Learners
46
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, Westfields 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 Westfields Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng West district with Westfields Primary School.

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against Westfields Primary School's 1,415; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westfields Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westfields Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Westfields Primary School, 2,000 compared with 1,415; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westfields Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westfields Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesego Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against Westfields Primary School's 1,415, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,986 learners against Westfields Primary School's 1,415; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westfields Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westfields Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School is a similar size to Westfields Primary School, with 1,928 learners against 1,415; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westfields Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Carletonville

Zooming into Carletonville, here are 5 other schools to compare against Westfields Primary School.

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against Westfields Primary School's 1,415; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westfields Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westfields Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tswasongu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Westfields Primary School, at 1,559 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westfields Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 94.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westfields Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Retlile Primary School is a similar size to Westfields Primary School, with 1,517 learners against 1,415, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Carleton Jones High School sits in roughly the same size range as Westfields Primary School, at 1,482 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westfields Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westfields Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron Primary School is a similar size to Westfields Primary School, with 1,421 learners against 1,415, 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 Westfields Primary School for 2027

Westfields Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
61, Kernite Street, Carletonville, Carletonville, Carletonville
Postal
Private Bag X2035 Carletonville 2500
Telephone
018 788 6688
Website
westfields.co.za
Email
mail@westfieldsprimary.co.za
EMIS number
700270579

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Westfields 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 Westfields Primary School directly, on 018 788 6688, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Westfields 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 Westfields Primary School the best school in Carletonville?
No matric pass rate is on record for Westfields 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 Carletonville besides Westfields Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Carletonville, including Badirile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Westfields Primary School?
Westfields Primary School reported 1,415 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Westfields Primary School?
Yes, Westfields 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 Westfields Primary School a public or private school?
Westfields Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Westfields Primary School?
You can call 018 788 6688. It is located at 61, Kernite Street, Carletonville, Carletonville, Carletonville.
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