Wesbank Laerskool

Oudtshoorn, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar

Public Primary School Q5

About Wesbank Laerskool

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Wesbank Laerskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.

Fee Status

Wesbank Laerskool is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.

Section 21 Status

Wesbank Laerskool is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Wesbank Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 750 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Wesbank Laerskool is situated in Oudtshoorn (Oudtshoorn), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Oudtshoorn local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: Vredestraat 30 Oudtshoorn 6625. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 301 Oudtshoorn Unknown 6620.

Curriculum & Academics

Wesbank Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Wesbank Laerskool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Wesbank Laerskool are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:

  • Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
  • Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

Vredestraat 30 Oudtshoorn 6625

Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

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Postal

Posbus 301 Oudtshoorn Unknown 6620

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 750
Educators 31

Learner:Educator Ratio

24:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictEden And Central Kar

EMIS Number

124109347

Department of Basic Education

Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.