Oliver Lodge Primary School
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West
About Oliver Lodge Primary School
With EMIS number 700320184, Oliver Lodge Primary School is a public primary school located in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, operating within the Sedibeng West district. The 2025 academic year saw 1159 enrolled learners instructed by 37 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Oliver Lodge Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Oliver Lodge Primary School 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
Oliver Lodge Primary School 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 maintenance, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Oliver Lodge Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,159 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Oliver Lodge Primary School is situated in Vanderbijlpark (Vanderbijlpark), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Sedibeng West education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sedibeng District Municipality, under the Emfuleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 4, Lodge Street, Cw 2, Vanderbijlpark. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box. 81 Vanderbijlpark 1900.
Curriculum & Academics
Oliver Lodge Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Oliver Lodge Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Oliver Lodge Primary School 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
4, Lodge Street, Cw 2, Vanderbijlpark
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box. 81 Vanderbijlpark 1900
Phone
+27 16 981 6280Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700320184
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.