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Olifantsdrift Primary School

Public primary school · Lephalale, Lephalale, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Olifantsdrift Primary School, a public primary school serving Lephalale. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Olifantsdrift Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Olifantsdrift Primary School is a public primary school in Lephalale. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

559
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Olifantsdrift Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Waterberg district

Here is how Olifantsdrift Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Waterberg district.

  • Phagameng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Olifantsdrift Primary School, 2,114 compared with 559; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Olifantsdrift Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Olifantsdrift Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Olifantsdrift Primary School, 1,674 compared with 559, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Olifantsdrift Primary School, 1,670 compared with 559; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Olifantsdrift Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Olifantsdrift Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Olifantsdrift Primary School, 1,620 compared with 559; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Olifantsdrift Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Olifantsdrift Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ditheku Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against Olifantsdrift Primary School's 559, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Lephalale

Zooming into Lephalale, here are 5 other schools to compare against Olifantsdrift Primary School.

  • Lephalale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,183 learners against Olifantsdrift Primary School's 559, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Matshwara Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,171 learners against Olifantsdrift Primary School's 559; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Olifantsdrift Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Olifantsdrift Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ikitseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,056 learners against Olifantsdrift Primary School's 559, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bosveld Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Olifantsdrift Primary School, 935 compared with 559, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Tshukudu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 890 learners against Olifantsdrift Primary School's 559, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Olifantsdrift Primary School for 2027

Olifantsdrift Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Olifantsdrift Village
Postal
P.o. Box 1473; Ellisras
Telephone
082 438 0034
EMIS number
921110846

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Olifantsdrift 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 Olifantsdrift Primary School directly, on 082 438 0034, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Olifantsdrift Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Olifantsdrift Primary School the best school in Lephalale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Olifantsdrift 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 Lephalale besides Olifantsdrift Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lephalale, including Lephalale.
How big are the classes at Olifantsdrift Primary School?
Olifantsdrift Primary School reported 559 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Olifantsdrift Primary School?
No. Olifantsdrift Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Olifantsdrift Primary School a public or private school?
Olifantsdrift Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Olifantsdrift Primary School?
You can call 082 438 0034. It is located at Olifantsdrift Village.
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