OUR IMPACT
With thirty four child beneficiaries supported since inception, and total payouts of R6.5 million, the impact and growth of the Trust is evident.
“The ability to read, write, and analyze; the confidence to stand up and demand justice and equality; the qualifications and connections to get your foot in the door and take your seat at the table — all of that starts with education.” — Michelle Obama
LOH Trust currently provides 'Independent' (Private), 'Fee-paying public' or Specialised education* for all children from the previously disadvantaged communities of our employees at Radford Dale.
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* Click here for more detail on how the SA schooling system works
Without LOH funding, the children would have no choice but to attend their local South African state-run school.
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The majority of government-run state schools to be found in rural, low income areas such as ours are grossly underfunded and a generation of children from Southern Africa will miss out on a life of opportunity and instead be potentially faced with illiteracy, innumeracy, poverty and crime.
Children range from 2 years attending crèche to young adults in tertiary education.
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Since the Trust was initiated, over 30 children have benefitted and received private or model C education.
In 2025 the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) found that South Africa spends $ 3,108 per student from primary up to secondary levels, placing it right at the lower end of the country range. Most European governments, by
comparison, budget upwards of $15,000 per student
That is why our Trust is so important, as it makes absolutely certain that the children of our own community receive the best possible education and enter adult life as equals to the privileged few who benefit from first world standards
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Latest Impact Data
A word from our Beneficiaries & Trustees
The South African schooling system explained.
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The SA schooling system is primarily governed by the South African Schools Act of 1996, which officially recognises two main categories of schools: public and independent. Education is compulsory for all children from age 7 (Grade 1) until age 15 or the completion of Grade 9.
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1. Public Schools (State Schools)
The vast majority (approximately 95%) of South African learners attend public schools, which are state-controlled and funded.
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No-Fee Schools: These are schools in the poorest communities (Quintiles 1 to 3) where the state covers all costs, and parents are not required to pay fees.
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Fee-Paying Public Schools: Found in more affluent areas (Quintiles 4 and 5), these schools receive smaller state subsidies and rely on parent-paid fees to supplement their budgets.​
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Public Schools on Private Property: These are state-run schools located on land owned by private entities like churches, farms, or mines.
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2. Independent Schools (Private Schools)
Independent schools are privately governed and funded primarily through tuition fees. They must be registered with the state and maintain standards comparable to public institutions.
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Elite Independent Schools: Often non-profit and owned by trusts, these offer world-class facilities and very small class sizes (often 15:1) but have high tuition fees.
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Private/For-Profit Schools: Owned by individuals or companies, these operate as businesses and often provide a more modern, technology-focused learning environment.
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Alternative Learning Schools: These follow specific educational philosophies, such as Waldorf-Steiner or Montessori, focusing on holistic or self-directed development.
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International Schools: These follow global curricula like the British A-Levels or the International Baccalaureate (IB), making them popular with expat families.
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3. Specialized & Alternative Schooling
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Special Needs Schools: Both public and private facilities exist to cater to learners with physical or intellectual disabilities who require specialized support.
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Home Schooling: Parents can educate their children at home but must register with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and follow an approved curriculum.
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Online Schools: A growing sector where students follow the national or international curriculum remotely via digital platforms
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