West Bank No.1 Primary School
Wesbank, Cape Town, Western Cape 355 m
Public high school
West Bank High School
Wesbank, Cape Town, Western Cape
West Bank High School is a public high school in Wesbank, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 856 learners and 32 educators, about 26.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 70.2% of its 114 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
70.2% of the school's 114 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 78 | 53 | 67.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 85 | 73 | 85.9% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 114 | 80 | 70.2% | 88.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 856 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 26.8 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 96% of 71 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 107324078 |
| Exam centre number | 1004411 |
Address and location
| Street address | Beaverstraat Wesbank 7580 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 983 Kuils River Unknown 7579 |
| Suburb / area | Wesbank |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100019 |
| Former department | Wce |
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 West Bank High School
Is West Bank High School a public or private school?
West Bank High School is a public high school.
Does West Bank High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is West Bank High School's matric pass rate?
70.2% of its 114 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 67.9%, 2024 85.9%.
How many learners are at West Bank High School?
856 learners and 32 educators (about 26.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 96% of 71 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of West Bank High School?
Its EMIS number is 107324078. Its exam centre number is 1004411.
Where is West Bank High School?
Beaverstraat Wesbank 7580. It is in Wesbank, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 955 2424.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.