Harriston Combined Indepedent School
Harrismith, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Harriston Combined Indepedent School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Harriston Combined Indepedent School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Harriston Combined Indepedent 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
Harriston Combined Indepedent 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, Harriston Combined Indepedent School reported a total enrollment of 181 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 8:1, 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
Harriston Combined Indepedent School is situated in Harrismith (Harrismith), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 7 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Maluti A/A Phofung, under the Maluti A/A Phofung local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 45 Mauritz Street, Harrismith, 9880. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1544, Harrismith, 9880.
Curriculum & Academics
Harriston Combined Indepedent School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Harriston Combined Indepedent School was historically administered under the Independent 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 independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Harriston Combined Indepedent 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
45 Mauritz Street, Harrismith, 9880
Harrismith, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 1544, Harrismith, 9880
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
441705209
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.