Hoërskool P J Olivier
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About Hoërskool P J Olivier
Operating as a public institution, Hoërskool P J Olivier is a combined school located in Grahamstown within Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district. The 2025 school year recorded 408 learners taught by 21 educators, achieving a ratio of 19:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hoërskool P J Olivier is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Hoërskool P J Olivier 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
Hoërskool P J Olivier 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Hoërskool P J Olivier reported a total enrollment of 408 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, 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
Hoërskool P J Olivier is situated in Grahamstown (Hlalani Villa), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cacadu District Municipality, under the Makana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Bo-robinsonstraat, Grahamstown, 6139. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 273, Grahamstown, 6140.
Curriculum & Academics
Hoërskool P J Olivier is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hoërskool P J Olivier was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hoërskool P J Olivier 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
Address
Bo-robinsonstraat, Grahamstown, 6139
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 273, Grahamstown, 6140
Phone
+27 46 622 3322Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100612
Department of Basic Education
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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.