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Olyfkrans College.

Private combined school · Swellendam, Swellendam, Western Cape · Overberg district (1 circuit)

Olyfkrans College. is a private combined school in Swellendam. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Olyfkrans College., covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Swellendam, Olyfkrans College. is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

75
Learners
8
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Olyfkrans College. is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Olyfkrans College. directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 9 matric candidates from Olyfkrans College. sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231616100.0%
20241313100.0%
202599100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Olyfkrans College. offered results across 4 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy1313100.0%
Business Studies8787.5%
Geography1111100.0%
English First Additional Language88100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Overberg district

Here is how Olyfkrans College. compares with 5 other schools listed under Overberg district.

  • Umyezo Wama Apile High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Olyfkrans College.'s 75; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.7% against Olyfkrans College.'s 100%.
  • Qhayiya Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,954 learners against Olyfkrans College.'s 75; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.5% against Olyfkrans College.'s 100%.
  • Lukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,882 learners against Olyfkrans College.'s 75; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • De Heide Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,808 learners against Olyfkrans College.'s 75; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zwelihle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Olyfkrans College.'s 75; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Swellendam

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

  • Vrt Pitt Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Olyfkrans College., 1,230 compared with 75; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Swellendam SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Olyfkrans College., 1,220 compared with 75; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 98% against Olyfkrans College.'s 100%.
  • Bontebok Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 923 learners against Olyfkrans College.'s 75; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Swellendam Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 559 learners against Olyfkrans College.'s 75; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Swellendam High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 393 learners against Olyfkrans College.'s 75; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.2% against Olyfkrans College.'s 100%.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
147/204 Voortrek Street Swellendam 6740
Postal
Po Box 862 Swellendam Unknown 6740
Telephone
028 514 1112
Website
olyfkrans.co.za
Email
college.olyfkrans@gmail.com
EMIS number
117000842

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Olyfkrans College.?
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 Olyfkrans College. directly, on 028 514 1112, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Olyfkrans College.?
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Olyfkrans College. the best school in Swellendam?
On the numbers that are published, Olyfkrans College.'s 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SWELLENDAM SEKONDﾊR at 98%.
How many other schools are there in Swellendam besides Olyfkrans College.?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Swellendam, including Vrt Pitt Primary School.
How big are the classes at Olyfkrans College.?
Olyfkrans College. reported 75 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Olyfkrans College.?
Yes. As a private school, Olyfkrans College. sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Olyfkrans College.'s matric results like?
Olyfkrans College.'s most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Olyfkrans College. a public or private school?
Olyfkrans College. is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Olyfkrans College.?
You can call 028 514 1112. It is located at 147/204 Voortrek Street Swellendam 6740.
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