Free State Department of Education
The Free State Department of Education runs public schooling in Free State: 1 017 schools, 722 066 learners and 25 515 educators across 6 education districts. In 2025, 89.3% of the province's matric candidates passed.
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Education districts in Free State
| District | Schools | Private | Learners | Matric pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fezile Dabi | 160 | 16 | 124 091 | 89.4% |
| Lejweleputswa | 207 | 17 | 161 173 | 86.0% |
| Mangaung Metropolita | 6 | 4 | 637 | – |
| Motheo | 285 | 26 | 214 456 | 91.6% |
| Thabo Mofutsanyana | 296 | 29 | 189 226 | 89.4% |
| Xhariep | 63 | 2 | 32 483 | 87.9% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the official website of the Free State Department of Education?
The Free State Department of Education's official website is www.education.fs.gov.za.
How many schools does the Free State Department of Education manage?
Free State has 1 017 registered schools: 923 public schools run by the department and 94 independent schools that it registers and monitors, with 722 066 learners in 2025.
How many education districts are there in Free State?
The department works through 6 education districts, listed above. Each district office supports the schools in its area and handles matters such as admissions appeals, learner transfers and school support.
Which district is my school in?
Search for the school on SchoolsInfo; its page shows the education district and circuit. You can also open a district above to see every school in it.
SchoolsInfo is independent and not part of the Free State Department of Education. School and district data: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025.