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Truida Kestell P/S Primary School

Public primary school · Bethlehem, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (3 circuit)

In Bethlehem, Truida Kestell P/S Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 798 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Truida Kestell P/S Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Truida Kestell P/S Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Bethlehem. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

798
Learners
40
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Truida Kestell P/S Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Truida Kestell P/S Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

Here is how Truida Kestell P/S Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Thabo Mofutsanyana district.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Truida Kestell P/S Primary School, 1,813 compared with 798; is a public combined school, a different phase than Truida Kestell P/S Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Truida Kestell P/S Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Truida Kestell P/S Primary School, 1,538 compared with 798, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,488 learners against Truida Kestell P/S Primary School's 798, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Truida Kestell P/S Primary School, 1,459 compared with 798; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Truida Kestell P/S Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Truida Kestell P/S Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,455 learners against Truida Kestell P/S Primary School's 798, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Bethlehem

Zooming into Bethlehem, here are 5 other schools to compare against Truida Kestell P/S Primary School.

  • Ntsu S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Truida Kestell P/S Primary School, 1,414 compared with 798; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Truida Kestell P/S Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Truida Kestell P/S Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nthute P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Truida Kestell P/S Primary School, 1,394 compared with 798, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Matswathaka P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,288 learners against Truida Kestell P/S Primary School's 798, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Impumelelo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Truida Kestell P/S Primary School, 1,166 compared with 798, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tiisetsang S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Truida Kestell P/S Primary School, 1,155 compared with 798; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Truida Kestell P/S Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 71.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Truida Kestell P/S Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Wesselsstr 14 / 14 Wessels St, , , Bethlehem, 9700
Postal
Po Box 91, , 9700
Website
truidakestell.co.za
EMIS number
440101280

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Truida Kestell P/S Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Truida Kestell 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 Truida Kestell P/S Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Truida Kestell P/S Primary School the best school in Bethlehem?
No matric pass rate is on record for Truida Kestell 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 Bethlehem besides Truida Kestell P/S Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bethlehem, including Ntsu S/S.
How big are the classes at Truida Kestell P/S Primary School?
Truida Kestell P/S Primary School reported 798 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Truida Kestell P/S Primary School?
Yes, Truida Kestell 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 Truida Kestell P/S Primary School a public or private school?
Truida Kestell P/S Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Truida Kestell P/S Primary School?
It is located at Wesselsstr 14 / 14 Wessels St, , , Bethlehem, 9700.
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