Ajc Jooste Combined School
Petrusburg, Free State · Xhariep
About Ajc Jooste Combined School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ajc Jooste Combined School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Ajc Jooste Combined School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Ajc Jooste Combined School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ajc Jooste Combined School reported a total enrollment of 341 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ajc Jooste Combined School is situated in Petrusburg, within the Free State province. The school falls under the Xhariep education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Letsemeng, under the Letsemeng local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Ossewastraat 38, Petrusburg, 9932. For postal correspondence, use: Ossewa 38, 9932.
Curriculum & Academics
Ajc Jooste Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ajc Jooste Combined School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Free State Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by state and the school buildings are owned by state.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ajc Jooste Combined School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Ossewastraat 38, Petrusburg, 9932
Petrusburg, Free State
Postal
Ossewa 38, 9932
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
443104215
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.