Olive Ridge Ip/S
Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo
About Olive Ridge Ip/S
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Olive Ridge Ip/S is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Olive Ridge Ip/S is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Olive Ridge Ip/S operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Olive Ridge Ip/S reported a total enrollment of 343 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Olive Ridge Ip/S is situated in Bloemfontein (Wild Olive Estate), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mangaung, under the Mangaung local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Olea Drive, Wild Olive Estate, Bloemfontein, 9301. For postal correspondence, use: Olive Ridge School 1, Wild Olive Estate, 9301.
Curriculum & Academics
Olive Ridge Ip/S is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Olive Ridge Ip/S was historically administered under the Independent education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Free State Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Olive Ridge Ip/S are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Olea Drive, Wild Olive Estate, Bloemfontein, 9301
Bloemfontein, Free State
Postal
Olive Ridge School 1, Wild Olive Estate, 9301
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
445802263
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.