Koppie Alleen Primary School

Koppie Alleen Primary School is a public primary school in Riebeeckstad, Welkom, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 799 learners and 35 educators, about 22.8 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 5 school, meaning it serves the 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)	Koppie Alleen P/S
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	799
Educators (2025)	35
Learners per educator	22.8 (province average 30.8)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	444712100

Address and location

Street address	Derekstraat 10, Riebeeckstad, Riebeeckstad, Welkom, 9469
Postal address	Po Box 66379, Riebeeckstad, 9469
Suburb / area	Riebeeckstad
Town	Welkom
Province	Free State
Education district	Lejweleputswa
Circuit	2
Municipality	Matjhabeng
Ward	25
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.