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Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School

Public primary school · Null, Upington, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district (Unknown circuit)

Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School is a public primary school in Null, Upington. Around 741 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Null, Upington, Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

741
Learners
21
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district with Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School.

  • Westerkim Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School's 741, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,526 learners against Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School's 741; is a public combined school, a different phase than Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Assmang Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School, 1,459 compared with 741, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Die Kuil Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School, 1,377 compared with 741; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School, 1,353 compared with 741; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Upington

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

  • Westerkim Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School's 741, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,526 learners against Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School's 741; is a public combined school, a different phase than Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School, 1,353 compared with 741; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Oranje-Oewer Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,333 learners against Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School's 741; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Vela-Langa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School, 1,247 compared with 741, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1 Anemone Circle, Louisvale, Upington, 8801
Postal
Po Box 453 Upington 8800
Telephone
054 332 2808
EMIS number
300041212

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Olyvenhoutsdrift 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 Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School directly, on 054 332 2808, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Olyvenhoutsdrift 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 Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School the best school in Upington?
No matric pass rate is on record for Olyvenhoutsdrift 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 Upington besides Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Upington, including Westerkim Primary School.
How big are the classes at Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School?
Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School reported 741 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School?
Yes, Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School a public or private school?
Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Olyvenhoutsdrift Primary School?
You can call 054 332 2808. It is located at 1 Anemone Circle, Louisvale, Upington, 8801.
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