Established in 1902 Laerskool Louw Geldenhuys boasts a rich history. Initially housed in a barn on the farm of Lourens Geldenhuys it served 40 pupils. English was the language of instruction then. The school was known as Braamfontein Government School. A significant shift occurred in 1916. The school relocated to a larger barn on the same farm but in Linden. A new school building was constructed on the current site. It was then called Linden Government School.
A milestone arrived in 1920. Afrikaans was introduced as a medium of instruction alongside English. This reflected the growing Afrikaans-speaking community. In 1928 the new compromise flag of South Africa was hoisted. Linden was a thriving community known for its peach orchards.
The school’s name changed to Louw Geldenhuys School in 1936. This honoured Lourens Geldenhuys. He generously donated the land for both the old and the current school building. He also made significant financial contributions to the school and the community. Until 1947 the school housed high school pupils as well. After that Hoërskool Linden was established.
To meet the growing demand for both Afrikaans and English instruction a separate English school was created. English-speaking pupils transferred to Franklin D Roosevelt Primary. In 1952 the school celebrated its 50th anniversary. It became a fully fledged Afrikaans school. The name Laerskool Louw Geldenhuys was adopted then. A new school building was constructed to accommodate the growing number of pupils. This building was opened in 1965. The school celebrated its centenary in 2002. Further new buildings were opened in 2015. Laerskool Louw Geldenhuys continues to thrive. It is a testament to the vision of Lourens Geldenhuys. The school continues to educate generations of South African children.