Libertas Combined Farm School
Senekal, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Libertas Combined Farm School
Libertas Combined Farm School (EMIS 443701215) serves the Senekal community as a public combined school in Free State. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. The 2025 school year recorded 279 learners taught by 13 educators, achieving a ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Libertas Combined Farm School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Libertas Combined Farm 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
Libertas Combined Farm 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, Libertas Combined Farm School reported a total enrollment of 279 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Libertas Combined Farm School is situated in Senekal (Libertas), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Setsoto, under the Setsoto local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Waaiplaas Farm, Libertas, Senekal, 9600. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 706, Libertas, 9600.
Curriculum & Academics
Libertas Combined Farm School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Libertas Combined Farm 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 Libertas Combined Farm 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
Waaiplaas Farm, Libertas, Senekal, 9600
Senekal, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 706, Libertas, 9600
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
443701215
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.