Ficksburg Primary School
Ficksburg, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Ficksburg Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ficksburg Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Ficksburg Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Ficksburg Primary 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, Ficksburg Primary School reported a total enrollment of 665 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ficksburg Primary 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: Imperanistraat, Ficksburg, 9730. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 263, 9730.
Curriculum & Academics
Ficksburg Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ficksburg Primary 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 Ficksburg Primary 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Imperanistraat, Ficksburg, 9730
Ficksburg, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 263, 9730
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
441407297
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.