Olyvenhoutsdrift Primêre Skool
Upington, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)
About Olyvenhoutsdrift Primêre Skool
Olyvenhoutsdrift Primêre Skool provides primary school education as a public school in Upington, Northern Cape. The school is administered under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district. In 2025, the school reported 741 learners and 21 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Olyvenhoutsdrift Primêre Skool is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Olyvenhoutsdrift Primêre Skool 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
Olyvenhoutsdrift Primêre Skool 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, school fund, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Olyvenhoutsdrift Primêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 741 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Olyvenhoutsdrift Primêre Skool is situated in Upington (Null), within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zf Mgcawu District Municipality, under the Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1 Anemone Circle, Louisvale, Upington, 8801. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 453 Upington 8800.
Curriculum & Academics
Olyvenhoutsdrift Primêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Olyvenhoutsdrift Primêre Skool was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Olyvenhoutsdrift Primêre Skool 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
1 Anemone Circle, Louisvale, Upington, 8801
Upington, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 453 Upington 8800
Phone
+27 54 332 2808Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300041212
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.