Public primary school

Harvester Primary School

Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape

Harvester Primary School is a public primary school in Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 973 learners and 30 educators, about 32.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption.

School facts

School typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21No
Learners (2025)973
Educators (2025)30
Learners per educator32.4 (province average 30.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 23% of 280 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number106490148

Address and location

Street addressKweker Road Westridge Mitchells Plain 7785
Postal addressKweker Road Westridge Mitchell's Plain 7785
Suburb / areaWestridge
TownCape Town
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtMetro South
Circuit6
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Ward19100078
Former departmentHouse of Representatives(HOR)

Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Questions about Harvester Primary School

Is Harvester Primary School a public or private school?

Harvester Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Harvester Primary School charge school fees?

It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.

How many learners are at Harvester Primary School?

973 learners and 30 educators (about 32.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 23% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Harvester Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 106490148.

Where is Harvester Primary School?

Kweker Road Westridge Mitchells Plain 7785. It is in Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 371 9402.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.