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Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School

Public primary school · Corner Of Ernest & Aurora Street, Welkom, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (2 circuit)

Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School is a public primary school based in Corner Of Ernest & Aurora Street, Welkom. Around 721 learners are enrolled here.

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In Corner Of Ernest & Aurora Street, Welkom, Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

721
Learners
28
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

Here is how Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Lejweleputswa district.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School, 1,898 compared with 721; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,749 learners against Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School's 721, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School, 1,677 compared with 721, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School, 1,653 compared with 721, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,631 learners against Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School's 721; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Welkom

And within Welkom itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School, 1,898 compared with 721; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,749 learners against Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School's 721, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School, 1,653 compared with 721, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lephola S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,562 learners against Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School's 721; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lemotso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School, 1,433 compared with 721, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Hoek Van Ernest & Aurorastraat, Corner Of Ernest & Aurora Street, Corner Of Ernest & Aurora Street, Welkom, 9469
Postal
Po Box 66333, Riebeeckstad, 9469
EMIS number
444712098

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School the best school in Welkom?
No matric pass rate is on record for Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Welkom besides Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Welkom, including Teto S/S.
How big are the classes at Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School?
Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School reported 721 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School?
Yes, Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School a public or private school?
Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Riebeeckstad P/S Primary School?
It is located at Hoek Van Ernest & Aurorastraat, Corner Of Ernest & Aurora Street, Corner Of Ernest & Aurora Street, Welkom, 9469.
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