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Public primary school
W G Olivier Primary School
Somerset East, Eastern Cape
W G Olivier Primary School is a public primary school in Somerset East, Eastern Cape, in the Sarah Baartman education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 579 learners and 20 educators, about 29 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 579 |
| Educators (2025) | 20 |
| Learners per educator | 29 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 51% of 1068 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100834 |
Address and location
| Street address | Francis Street,francis Vale,somerset East,5850 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 170, Somerset East, 5850 |
| Town | Somerset East |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Sarah Baartman |
| Municipality | Blue Crane Route Local Municipality |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about W G Olivier Primary School
Is W G Olivier Primary School a public or private school?
W G Olivier Primary School is a public primary school.
Does W G Olivier Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
How many learners are at W G Olivier Primary School?
579 learners and 20 educators (about 29 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 51% of 1068 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of W G Olivier Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100834.
Where is W G Olivier Primary School?
Francis Street,francis Vale,somerset East,5850. It is in Somerset East, Eastern Cape, in the Sarah Baartman education district. Phone 042 242 2613.
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