Oakwood Primary School
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West
About Oakwood Primary School
Oakwood Primary School functions as a public primary school in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, falling within the Sedibeng West education district. The school recorded 783 learners and 29 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Oakwood 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
Oakwood 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
Oakwood Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Oakwood Primary School reported a total enrollment of 783 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Oakwood 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: 7, Merriman Street, Se1, Vanderbijlpark. For postal correspondence, use: 1327 Vanderbijlpark 1900.
Curriculum & Academics
Oakwood Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Oakwood Primary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. 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 Oakwood 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
7, Merriman Street, Se1, Vanderbijlpark
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Postal
1327 Vanderbijlpark 1900
Phone
+27 16 512 0932Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400119
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.