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Westerkim Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 300042222

Null, ZF MGCAWU (ZFM), Northern Cape

1,570
Learners
34:1
L:E Ratio
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Westerkim Primary School?

Westerkim Primary School is a public primary school in Null, within the ZF MGCAWU (ZFM) education district of the Northern Cape. EMIS records it as a very large school with 1,570 enrolled learners and 46 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. It is classified as Quintile 4 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 4 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Large school

This school has 1,570 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Westerkim Primary School?

Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.

Lower L:E ratio than 13%

(Q4 Primary schools in Northern Cape)

What other schools are near Westerkim Primary School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Aj Ferreira Sekondêre Skool
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,185 learners 32 educators 37:1
Lower L:E ratio than 0%
Null · 0.3km away
Rosendal Intermediate School
IntermediatePublicQ3
1,526 learners 46 educators 33:1
Lower L:E ratio than 22%
Null · 0.8km away
Simbruner Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,044 learners 34 educators 31:1
Lower L:E ratio than 45%
Null · 1.2km away
Oranje-Oewer Intermediêre Skool
IntermediatePublicQ5
1,333 learners 41 educators 33:1
Too few similar schools for a reliable comparison
Null · 1.4km away
Saul Damon Sekondêre Skool
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,353 learners 53 educators 26:1
Lower L:E ratio than 100%
Null · 1.6km away

Which schools are similar to Westerkim Primary School?

Primary schools in Null with a similar quintile (Q4).

Floors North Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
400 learners 17 educators 24:1
Lower L:E ratio than 74%
Null
Kevin Nkoane Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,464 learners 42 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 8%
Null
Progress Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
735 learners 25 educators 29:1
Lower L:E ratio than 50%
Null
Flamingo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,015 learners 30 educators 34:1
Lower L:E ratio than 18%
Null
Beacon Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,140 learners 32 educators 36:1
Lower L:E ratio than 0%
Null

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NEUSBERG STREET, ROSEDALE, UPINGTON, 8801

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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.