Public primary school

Lumière Primary School

Vaalpark, Sasolburg, Free State

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Lumière Primary School is a public primary school in Vaalpark, Sasolburg, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 675 learners and 36 educators, about 18.8 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 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 typePublic primary school
Official name (DBE)Lumière P/S
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)675
Educators (2025)36
Learners per educator18.8 (province average 30.8)
Fewer learners per educator than 67% of 42 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number443611259

Address and location

Street addressH/V Wolwekop & Elandsbergstraat, Vaalpark, Vaalpark, Sasolburg, 1947
Postal addressLumiére Primary School 2, Vaalpark, 1947
Suburb / areaVaalpark
TownSasolburg
ProvinceFree State
Education districtFezile Dabi
Circuit4
MunicipalityMetsimaholo
Ward14
Former departmentHouse of Assembly(HOA)

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.

Questions about Lumière Primary School

Is Lumière Primary School a public or private school?

Lumière Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Lumière Primary School charge school fees?

It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.

How many learners are at Lumière Primary School?

675 learners and 36 educators (about 18.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 67% of 42 similar schools in Free State.

What is the EMIS number of Lumière Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 443611259.

Where is Lumière Primary School?

H/V Wolwekop & Elandsbergstraat, Vaalpark, Vaalpark, Sasolburg, 1947. It is in Vaalpark, Sasolburg, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district.

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Laerskool Emfulenipark

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.