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Westerkim Primary School
Upington, Northern Cape
Westerkim Primary School is a public primary school in Upington, Northern Cape, in the Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 570 learners and 46 educators, about 34.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Northern Cape (509 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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 570 |
| Educators (2025) | 46 |
| Learners per educator | 34.1 (province average 29.4) Fewer learners per educator than 11% of 47 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 300042222 |
Address and location
| Street address | Neusberg Street, Rosedale, Upington, 8801 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 7133 Upington 8807 |
| Town | Upington |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) |
| Municipality | Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Northern 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.
Questions about Westerkim Primary School
Is Westerkim Primary School a public or private school?
Westerkim Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Westerkim 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 Westerkim Primary School?
1 570 learners and 46 educators (about 34.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 11% of 47 similar schools in Northern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Westerkim Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 300042222.
Where is Westerkim Primary School?
Neusberg Street, Rosedale, Upington, 8801. It is in Upington, Northern Cape, in the Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) education district. Phone 054 332 2736.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.