Fonteine Primary School
Sasolburg, Free State · Fezile Dabi
About Fonteine Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Fonteine Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Fonteine 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
Fonteine 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, Fonteine Primary School reported a total enrollment of 607 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Fonteine Primary School is situated in Sasolburg (Sasolburg), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Fezile Dabi education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Metsimaholo, under the Metsimaholo local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Vlaardingenstraat 35, Sasolburg, 1947. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 165, 1947.
Curriculum & Academics
Fonteine Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Fonteine 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 Fonteine 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
Vlaardingenstraat 35, Sasolburg, 1947
Sasolburg, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 165, 1947
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
443611254
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.