Fauna Primary School

Fauna Primary School is a public primary school in Fauna, Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 163 learners and 42 educators, about 27.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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)	Fauna P/S
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 163
Educators (2025)	42
Learners per educator	27.7 (province average 30.8)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	440303203

Address and location

Street address	150 Springbok Road, Fauna, Fauna, Bloemfontein, 9325
Postal address	Springbok 150, Faunasig, 9325
Suburb / area	Fauna
Town	Bloemfontein
Province	Free State
Education district	Motheo
Circuit	1
Municipality	Mangaung
Ward	18
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.