Barend V Rensburg Primary Farm School
Ficksburg, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Barend V Rensburg Primary Farm School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Barend V Rensburg Primary Farm 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, Barend V Rensburg Primary Farm 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
Barend V Rensburg Primary Farm School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Barend V Rensburg Primary Farm School reported a total enrollment of 110 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Barend V Rensburg Primary Farm School is situated in Ficksburg, within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Setsoto, under the Setsoto local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ionia Farm, Ficksburg, 9730. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 312, 9730.
Curriculum & Academics
Barend V Rensburg Primary Farm School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Barend V Rensburg Primary Farm School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. 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 Barend V Rensburg Primary Farm 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
Ionia Farm, Ficksburg, 9730
Ficksburg, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 312, 9730
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
441407184
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.