The Sustainability Institute Trust Oper
Stellenbosch, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About The Sustainability Institute Trust Oper
Serving the Stellenbosch community in Western Cape, The Sustainability Institute Trust Oper operates as a independent primary school. The school is administered under the Cape Winelands education district. In 2025, the school reported 52 learners and 3 educators, resulting in a ratio of 17:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
The Sustainability Institute Trust Oper is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
The Sustainability Institute Trust Oper 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
The Sustainability Institute Trust Oper 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, The Sustainability Institute Trust Oper reported a total enrollment of 52 learners with a teaching staff of 3 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, 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
The Sustainability Institute Trust Oper is situated in Stellenbosch (Stellenbosch), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 9 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Stellenbosch local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Lynedoch Ecovillage R310 Baden Powell Drive Stellenbosch 7600. For postal correspondence, use: Lynedoch Ecovillage R310 Baden Powell Drive Stellenbosch 7600.
Curriculum & Academics
The Sustainability Institute Trust Oper is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
The Sustainability Institute Trust Oper was historically administered under the Wce education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at The Sustainability Institute Trust Oper 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
Lynedoch Ecovillage R310 Baden Powell Drive Stellenbosch 7600
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Postal
Lynedoch Ecovillage R310 Baden Powell Drive Stellenbosch 7600
Phone
+27 10 590 6306Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000598
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.