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Ellen Olivier Primary School

Public primary school · Middelburg Eastern Cape, Middelburg, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Ellen Olivier Primary School is a public primary school in Middelburg Eastern Cape, Middelburg. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Ellen Olivier Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Middelburg Eastern Cape, Middelburg, Ellen Olivier Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,103
Learners
28
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Ellen Olivier Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani West district with Ellen Olivier Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Ellen Olivier Primary School, 1,607 compared with 1,103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ellen Olivier Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ellen Olivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is a similar size to Ellen Olivier Primary School, with 1,410 learners against 1,103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ellen Olivier Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ellen Olivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is a similar size to Ellen Olivier Primary School, with 1,349 learners against 1,103, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ellen Olivier Primary School, at 1,348 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is a similar size to Ellen Olivier Primary School, with 1,267 learners against 1,103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ellen Olivier Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ellen Olivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Middelburg

And within Middelburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Middelburg Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Ellen Olivier Primary School's 1,103; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ellen Olivier Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ellen Olivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Batlagae Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,630 learners against Ellen Olivier Primary School's 1,103, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Eastdene Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,603 learners against Ellen Olivier Primary School's 1,103; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ellen Olivier Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ellen Olivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumelela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ellen Olivier Primary School, at 1,529 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ellen Olivier Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ellen Olivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thushanang Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ellen Olivier Primary School, at 1,514 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ellen Olivier Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Ellen Olivier Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
River Road, Midros, Middelburg, 5900
Postal
P O Box 365, Middelburg, 5900
Telephone
049 842 1668
EMIS number
200600166

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ellen Olivier Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Ellen Olivier Primary School directly, on 049 842 1668, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ellen Olivier Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Ellen Olivier Primary School the best school in Middelburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ellen Olivier Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Middelburg besides Ellen Olivier Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middelburg, including Middelburg Combined School.
How big are the classes at Ellen Olivier Primary School?
Ellen Olivier Primary School reported 1,103 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Ellen Olivier Primary School?
No. Ellen Olivier Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Ellen Olivier Primary School a public or private school?
Ellen Olivier Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ellen Olivier Primary School?
You can call 049 842 1668. It is located at River Road, Midros, Middelburg, 5900.
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