Olive Ridge Intermediate School

Olive Ridge Intermediate School is a private primary school in Wild Olive Estate, Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 343 learners and 29 educators, about 11.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private primary schools in Free State (209 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 92.3% of its 13 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

Matric (NSC) results

92.3% of the school's 13 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Free State
2024	17	15	88.2%	91.0%
2025	13	12	92.3%	89.3%

Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.

School facts

School type	Private primary school
Official name (DBE)	Olive Ridge Ip/S
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Independent (private)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	343
Educators (2025)	29
Learners per educator	11.8 (province average 17)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	445802263

Address and location

Street address	Olea Drive, Wild Olive Estate, Wild Olive Estate, Bloemfontein, 9301
Postal address	Olive Ridge School 1, Wild Olive Estate, 9301
Suburb / area	Wild Olive Estate
Town	Bloemfontein
Province	Free State
Education district	Motheo
Municipality	Mangaung
Former department	Independent

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Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.