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West Riding Primary School
West Riding, Cape Town, Western Cape
West Riding Primary School is a public primary school in West Riding, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 042 learners and 39 educators, about 26.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 042 |
| Educators (2025) | 39 |
| Learners per educator | 26.7 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 93% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 103008011 |
Address and location
| Street address | 142 Circle Road West Riding Table View 7441 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 335 Table View Unknown 7439 |
| Suburb / area | West Riding |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100113 |
| 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 Riding Primary School
Is West Riding Primary School a public or private school?
West Riding Primary School is a public primary school.
Does West Riding 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 4 school.
How many learners are at West Riding Primary School?
1 042 learners and 39 educators (about 26.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 93% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of West Riding Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 103008011.
Where is West Riding Primary School?
142 Circle Road West Riding Table View 7441. It is in West Riding, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 556 3330.
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