Graanveld Primary School

Bethlehem, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana

Public Primary School Q5

About Graanveld Primary School

Situated in Bethlehem, Free State, Graanveld Primary School is a public primary school overseen by the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. The school recorded 738 learners and 34 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Graanveld Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.

Fee Status

Graanveld 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

Graanveld 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, Graanveld Primary School reported a total enrollment of 738 learners with a teaching staff of 34 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

Graanveld Primary School is situated in Bethlehem (Môrelig), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Dihlabeng, under the Dihlabeng local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: 1 Strapp Street, Môrelig, Bethlehem, 9700. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 228, Môrelig, 9700.

Curriculum & Academics

Graanveld Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Graanveld 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 Graanveld 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

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Address

1 Strapp Street, Môrelig, Bethlehem, 9700

Bethlehem, Free State

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Postal

P.o. Box 228, Môrelig, 9700

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 738
Educators 34

Learner:Educator Ratio

22:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictThabo Mofutsanyana

EMIS Number

440101276

Department of Basic Education

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.