Westlake Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Westlake Primary School
Westlake Primary School is a public primary school located in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. The school recorded 774 learners and 23 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Westlake Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
As a Q4 institution, Westlake 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
Westlake Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Westlake Primary School reported a total enrollment of 774 learners with a teaching staff of 23 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
Westlake Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Westlake), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 4 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: Ficus Street Westlake Tokai 7945. For postal correspondence, use: Ficus Street Westlake Tokai 7945.
Curriculum & Academics
Westlake Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Westlake 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 Westlake 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
Ficus Street Westlake Tokai 7945
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Ficus Street Westlake Tokai 7945
Phone
+27 21 492 7811Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000056
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.