Jimmie Roos-Skool Spes

Jimmie Roos-Skool Spes is a public special needs school in Farm Rooipoort 468, Dewetsdorp, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 96 learners and 17 educators, about 5.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public special needs schools in Free State (274 learners). 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 special needs school
Phase (DBE)	Special Needs School
Specialisation	Special Needs Education
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	96
Educators (2025)	17
Learners per educator	5.6 (province average 9.2)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	441002118

Address and location

Street address	Jimmie Roos School, Farm Rooipoort 468, Farm Rooipoort 468, Dewetsdorp, 9940
Postal address	Private Bag Xx3, 9940
Suburb / area	Farm Rooipoort 468
Town	Dewetsdorp
Province	Free State
Education district	Motheo
Municipality	Naledi Local Municipality
Ward	2
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.