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W G Olivier Primary School

Public primary school · Somerset East, Somerset East, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

W G Olivier Primary School is a public primary school based in Somerset East. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about W G Olivier Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Somerset East, W G Olivier Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

579
Learners
20
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sarah Baartman district with W G Olivier Primary School.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against W G Olivier Primary School's 579; is a public secondary school, a different phase than W G Olivier Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point W G Olivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than W G Olivier Primary School, 1,751 compared with 579; is a public secondary school, a different phase than W G Olivier Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point W G Olivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against W G Olivier Primary School's 579; is a public combined school, a different phase than W G Olivier Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point W G Olivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against W G Olivier Primary School's 579, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than W G Olivier Primary School, 1,490 compared with 579; is a public secondary school, a different phase than W G Olivier Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point W G Olivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Somerset East

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

  • Aeroville Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,060 learners against W G Olivier Primary School's 579; is a public secondary school, a different phase than W G Olivier Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point W G Olivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Teresa's Rc Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as W G Olivier Primary School, at 789 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Johnson Nqonqoza Senior Secondary School is a similar size to W G Olivier Primary School, with 725 learners against 579; is a public secondary school, a different phase than W G Olivier Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point W G Olivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nojoli Senior Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as W G Olivier Primary School, at 457 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • William Oates Primary School is a similar size to W G Olivier Primary School, with 448 learners against 579, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 W G Olivier Primary School for 2027

As a public school, W G 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
Francis Street, Francis Vale, Somerset East, 5850
Postal
P O Box 170, Somerset East, 5850
Telephone
042 242 2613
EMIS number
200100834

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at W G 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 W G Olivier Primary School directly, on 042 242 2613, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to W G 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 W G Olivier Primary School the best school in Somerset East?
No matric pass rate is on record for W G 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 Somerset East besides W G Olivier Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Somerset East, including Aeroville Secondary School.
How big are the classes at W G Olivier Primary School?
W G Olivier Primary School reported 579 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 W G Olivier Primary School?
No. W G Olivier Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is W G Olivier Primary School a public or private school?
W G Olivier Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact W G Olivier Primary School?
You can call 042 242 2613. It is located at Francis Street, Francis Vale, Somerset East, 5850.
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