Retief Combined School
Kestell, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Retief Combined School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Retief Combined School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Retief Combined 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
Retief Combined 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, Retief Combined School reported a total enrollment of 859 learners with a teaching staff of 46 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, 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
Retief Combined School is situated in Kestell, within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 9 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: Wessels Street, Kestell, 9860. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 26, 9860.
Curriculum & Academics
Retief Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Retief Combined 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 Retief Combined 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
Wessels Street, Kestell, 9860
Kestell, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 26, 9860
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
440101270
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.