Westbank Primary School

Westbank Primary School is a public combined school in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 232 learners and 43 educators, about 28.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Eastern Cape (436 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 92.3% of its 91 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).

Matric (NSC) results

92.3% of the school's 91 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Eastern Cape
2023	90	77	85.6%	81.5%
2024	88	79	89.8%	85.1%
2025	91	84	92.3%	84.2%

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 combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 232
Educators (2025)	43
Learners per educator	28.7 (province average 30.2)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	200201051
Exam centre number	4321111

Address and location

Street address	C/O Albatros & Maluti Rd,west Bank,king Williams Town,5600
Postal address	P O Box 4524, King Wm's Town
Town	King Williams Town
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Buffalo City
Municipality	Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
Former department	New Education Department

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.