Hermana Primary School

Hermana Primary School is a public primary school in Mauersnek, Ladybrand, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 691 learners and 18 educators, about 38.4 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Free State (712 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School type	Public primary school
Official name (DBE)	Hermana P/S
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	3 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	No-fee school
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	691
Educators (2025)	18
Learners per educator	38.4 (province average 30.8)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	442607303

Address and location

Street address	Olienhout Street, Mauersnek, Mauersnek, Ladybrand, 9745
Postal address	Po Box 1082, Ladybrand, 9745
Suburb / area	Mauersnek
Town	Ladybrand
Province	Free State
Education district	Motheo
Circuit	11
Municipality	Mantsopa
Ward	7
Former department	Department of Education & Training(DET)

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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.