Coenraad Snyman Primary School

Coenraad Snyman Primary School is a public primary school in Ladybrand, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 200 learners and 11 educators, about 18.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Free State (712 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School type	Public primary school
Official name (DBE)	Coenraad Snyman P/S
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	200
Educators (2025)	11
Learners per educator	18.2 (province average 30.8)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	442607295

Address and location

Street address	Main Road, Ladybrand, 9745
Postal address	Po Box 1143, 9745
Town	Ladybrand
Province	Free State
Education district	Motheo
Circuit	11
Municipality	Mantsopa
Ward	3
Former department	House of Assembly(HOA)

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Free State open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.