APPLICATION GUIDELINES AND FEES FOR 2026

 

​Walvis Bay Private School is registered as an Incorporated Association not for gain under the Companies Act, 1973, and as a PRIVATE school with subsidy under the Education Act, 2001.

​

ADMISSION

• Written applications for enrollment should be addressed to The Principal, Walvis Bay Private School, P.O. Box 567, Walvis Bay.

• Applications will be considered only if the application form is fully completed, signed, and all supporting documentation is attached.

• Submission of an application does not guarantee placement in the school, nor does the application date indicate any specific order of priority.

• Collateral information will be obtained from previous schools to assess the learner’s general behaviour and academic achievements.

• The applicant and their parents may be interviewed.

• New applicants must undergo a school readiness test (Grade 1) and/or a language and mathematics evaluation (primary and secondary phases), for which an appointment will be made.

• Payment of the book fees will be seen as a binding commitment that your child will take up their place as agreed.

• The annual book fee is non-refundable if your child does not take up a place at the school. However, if the school withdraws the offer of a place for any reason, the book fee will be refunded.

 

ANNUAL BOOK FEE

Grade R

A non-refundable book fee is payable annually upon acceptance (new and re-applications) of placement N$1 330.00

 

Grade 1 to Grade 12

A non-refundable book fee is payable annually upon acceptance (new and re-applications) of placement N$30120.00

 

Book Fees include:

• Classroom stationery (Grade R – Grade 7)

• Textbooks & Writing books (Grade 1 – 12)

• Study notes, newsletters, exam materials

• Matriculant booklet & prospectus

 

ADDITIONAL FEES (where applicable)

​

ActiKids/FunGym – Grade R                                                                                                

Monthly Fee (February – November)                                                               N$120.00

 

ICT Fee – Grade 1-7

Yearly fee payable upon acceptance of placement                                            N$550.00

 

Office Practice Fee – Grade 8 - 12

Yearly fee payable upon acceptance of placement                                            N$850.00

 

Design and Technology – Grade 8 - 12

Yearly fee payable upon acceptance of placement                                            N$410.00

 

Design and Technology Set

Purchase of the compulsory Design & Technology set                                     N$1 250.00

 

Fees cover ICT licensing, project materials, equipment maintenance and classroom resources.

​​

SCHOOL FEES

Fees are reviewed and approved annually by the Board of Directors based on the school's budget requirements.

Fees are payable:

• Monthly (in advance) from January to December (Grades R – 11)

• Monthly (in advance) from January to October - 10 months (Grade 12)

 

Grade R

Monthly fee - N$2 260.00 x 12 months

Term payment - N$8 859.20 (3 x per year)

Annual Payment - N$25764.00

 

Grade 1 to 11

Monthly fee - N$4 200.00 x 12 months

Term payment - N$16 464.00

Annual payment - N$47 880.00

 

Grade 12

Monthly fee - N$5 040.00 x 10 months

Term payment - N$16 464.00

Annual payment - N$47 880.00

​

DISCOUNTS

• 5% for full upfront payments by 30 January.

• 2% for three equal payments (January, April, August).

• 10% sibling discount for the third child and any additional siblings.

 

PAYMENT METHODS

• Debit Order: (Form available)

• Electronic Transfer before 1st of each month

 

Note:  Cash and cheques are not accepted.  Swipe facility is available at the school.

• In case of withdrawal from the school, one month’s written notice must be given to the school. November will not be accepted as a notice month.

 

BANKING DETAILS                                                                                                          

Name of account:     Walvis Bay Private School                                                  

Bank:                        Bank Windhoek

Account Number:    1044056090

Branch:                    Walvis Bay (481 872)

Reference:               Account Number (e.g. WBP001)

 

For all payments (school fees, clothing, activities), please use YOUR UNIQUE ACCOUNT NUMBER OR LEARNER NAME as the reference.

 

School fees include:

• Registration & affiliation: NAPSO, NSSU, WSSR

• Participation & transport for all school sports, culture,  and academic activities

• Olympiad entries (science, math, language)

• Art, PE, Mind Moves as curriculum subjects

• Guidance Centre support (counselling, career planning)

• All academic assessments and practical exam materials

• Prize-giving events, Matric farewell, and school celebrations

 

NON-PAYMENT POLICIES

• Learners with fees 30 days overdue may be excluded from classes and activities

• If unpaid after 14 more days, admission will be suspended

• Accounts 90+ days overdue will be handed to attorneys for collection, with all legal costs charged to the parent/guardian

 

RE-ADMISSION CONDITIONS

Learners will not be re-admitted if:

• Previous year's fee remain unpaid by year-end

• Term fees are not paid before school resumes

• Annual book fee is not received upon acceptance

​

GRADE 12 REQUIREMENTS

Fees must be up to date before the Matric Farewell

All Grade 12 fees must be fully paid by 1st of October

 

CLOTHING BOUTIQUE

Open 07:15-08:00 and 14:00-15:00 (Weekdays)

• Items must be paid before collection

• Returns allowed within 1 week (unworn, unused)

​​

SPORT CLOTHES GUIDELINES: 

• Team Shirt & Button:  Required by house (Dolphins - Navy / Seals - Sky / Sharks - Maroon)

• Tracksuit & Golf Shirt:  Compulsory for all learners

• Sport Shorts:  May be worn for practice sessions

​​

SCHOOL UNIFORM GUIDELINES:

​

Boys:

• Grey long trousers/shorts, white shirt, black leather shoes

• WBPS jersey/pullover (Grades 1-7), blazer (Grades 8-12)

• Grey or blue WBPS tie based on grade

 

Girls:

• WBPS grey tunic or trousers 

• WBPS jersey/pullover,  navy tights with tunic

• White shirt, black leather shoes

• Grey or blue WBPS tie, blazer (Grades 8-12)

​

Please read through Prospectus for more information (Prospectus available under Application Forms link)​​