Hermana Primary School
Ladybrand, Free State · Motheo
About Hermana Primary School
Hermana Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Ladybrand area of Free State. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Motheo education district. For the 2025 academic year, 691 learners were enrolled, taught by 18 educators at a ratio of 38:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hermana Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Hermana Primary 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
Hermana 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, Hermana Primary School reported a total enrollment of 691 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Hermana Primary School is situated in Ladybrand (Mauersnek), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district, specifically within the 11 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mantsopa, under the Mantsopa local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Olienhout Street, Mauersnek, Ladybrand, 9745. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1082, Ladybrand, 9745.
Curriculum & Academics
Hermana Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hermana Primary 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 Hermana 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Olienhout Street, Mauersnek, Ladybrand, 9745
Ladybrand, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 1082, Ladybrand, 9745
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
442607303
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.