West Bank No.1 Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About West Bank No.1 Primary School
West Bank No.1 Primary School (EMIS 107319333) serves the City Of Cape Town community as a public primary school in Western Cape. The school falls under the Metro East education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1258 learners taught by 37 educators, achieving a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
West Bank No.1 Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, West Bank No.1 Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
West Bank No.1 Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, West Bank No.1 Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,258 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
West Bank No.1 Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Wesbank), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Main Road West Bank Kuilsriver 7580. For postal correspondence, use: Main Road West Bank Kuilsriver 7580.
Curriculum & Academics
West Bank No.1 Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
West Bank No.1 Primary School was historically administered under the Wce education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at West Bank No.1 Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Main Road West Bank Kuilsriver 7580
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Main Road West Bank Kuilsriver 7580
Phone
+27 21 955 0777Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
107319333
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.