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St Helena P/S Primary School

Public primary school · St Helena, Welkom, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (2 circuit)

St Helena P/S Primary School is a public primary school in St Helena, Welkom. Around 1,013 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of St Helena P/S Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in St Helena, Welkom, St Helena P/S Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,013
Learners
39
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St Helena 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 St Helena P/S Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Lejweleputswa district with St Helena P/S Primary School.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Helena P/S Primary School, 1,898 compared with 1,013; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Helena 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 St Helena 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 St Helena P/S Primary School's 1,013, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Helena P/S Primary School, 1,677 compared with 1,013, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Helena P/S Primary School, 1,653 compared with 1,013, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,631 learners against St Helena P/S Primary School's 1,013; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Helena 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 St Helena 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 St Helena P/S Primary School, 1,898 compared with 1,013; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Helena 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 St Helena 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 St Helena P/S Primary School's 1,013, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Helena P/S Primary School, 1,653 compared with 1,013, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lephola S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,562 learners against St Helena P/S Primary School's 1,013; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Helena 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 St Helena 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 St Helena P/S Primary School, 1,433 compared with 1,013, 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
14 Unicor Road, St Helena, St Helena, Welkom, 9466
Postal
Po Box 55005, Eerstemyn, 9466
EMIS number
444712099

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Helena P/S Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for St Helena 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 St Helena 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 St Helena P/S Primary School the best school in Welkom?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Helena 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 St Helena 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 St Helena P/S Primary School?
St Helena P/S Primary School reported 1,013 learners and 39 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 St Helena P/S Primary School?
Yes, St Helena 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 St Helena P/S Primary School a public or private school?
St Helena P/S Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Helena P/S Primary School?
It is located at 14 Unicor Road, St Helena, St Helena, Welkom, 9466.
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