Laerskool Walvisbaai
Walvis Bay Primary School
Sluit Oop Sluit Saam Sluit Toe
Since 1962
Who are we?
Walvis Bay Primary School (LWB) proudly opened its doors to young learners on 23 January 1962, establishing itself as a cornerstone of the Walvis Bay community. Over the years, we have remained dedicated to nurturing young minds while fostering holistic growth.
Our core values include:
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Citizenship
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Integrity
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Respect
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Caring
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Responsibility
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Fairness
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Trustworthiness
Beyond providing a home away from home for our learners, we strive to create a positive and supportive working environment for our teachers, enabling them to grow and find fulfillment in their profession.
At Walvis Bay Primary School, we are a community grounded in integrity, knowledge and faith, built on 63 years of experience. We hold the key to unlocking your child's future, paving the way for progress, eliminating negativity, and embracing the countless opportunities we offer.
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Join us as we continue to shape the leaders of tomorrow.
Brief Historical Overview
The school opened as a junior primary school in January 1962, offering Grade 1, 2 and 3 in Afrikaans, English and German mediums.
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In June 1969, the school became a fully-fledged Afrikaans medium primary school. By 1972, construction was completed, including the school hall, library, science laboratory, three classrooms, a woodworking room and music rooms.
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In 1974, the Grade 7 classes were moved to the high school but were reintegrated into primary school in 1993.
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In 1978, Walvis Bay and its enclaves, including the school, were taken back by the RSA and the school once again fell under the Cape Education Department.
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The first pre-primary classes began in 1982 and continued until 1995. In 2001, Wallies Pre-Primary was established as part of Walvis Bay Primary School.
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In 1990, the primary school became a Model C School with a management board.
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In 1993, Walvis Bay Primary School and Laerskool Hoogenhout merged to form Walvis Bay Primary School.
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In 1994, Walvis Bay was reintegrated into Namibia and in 1995, so were the schools.
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As owners of the school grounds and buildings, parents decided in 1995 to operate as a state-subsidized private school, managed by a board of eight directors. With re-registration in 2003, parents chose to maintain this status.
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Headmasters:
1962- 1966 Mr. P Wessels
1966 - 1971 Mrs. DC Stoltz
1972 - 1992 Mr. HE Pretorius
1993 - 1994 Mr. HJ Bam
1996 - 2005 Mr. J Swarts
2005 - 2020 Mrs. C Ferreira
School Director:
2021 - Present Mr. CM Theron​
