Jacobsdal Primary School

Jacobsdal Primary School is a public primary school in Jacobsdal, Free State, in the Xhariep education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 294 learners and 18 educators, about 16.3 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)	Jacobsdal P/S
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	294
Educators (2025)	18
Learners per educator	16.3 (province average 30.8)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	442104232

Address and location

Street address	Piet Retiefstraat, Jacobsdal, 8710
Postal address	Po Box 107, 8710
Town	Jacobsdal
Province	Free State
Education district	Xhariep
Circuit	3
Municipality	Letsemeng
Ward	2
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.