Sarel Cilliers Combined School
Koppies, Free State · Fezile Dabi
About Sarel Cilliers Combined School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sarel Cilliers Combined 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, Sarel Cilliers Combined 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
Sarel Cilliers 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, Sarel Cilliers Combined School reported a total enrollment of 696 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Sarel Cilliers Combined School is situated in Koppies, within the Free State province. The school falls under the Fezile Dabi education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ngwathe, under the Ngwathe local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Dirkie Uysstraat 3, Koppies, 9540. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 50, 9540.
Curriculum & Academics
Sarel Cilliers Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sarel Cilliers 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 Sarel Cilliers 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Dirkie Uysstraat 3, Koppies, 9540
Koppies, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 50, 9540
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
442411249
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.