Nelsdrif Primary School

Nelsdrif Primary School is a public primary school in Wesselsbron, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 130 learners and 11 educators, about 11.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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)	Nelsdrif P/S
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	130
Educators (2025)	11
Learners per educator	11.8 (province average 30.8)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	444908303

Address and location

Street address	Port Allen, Wesselsbron, 9462
Postal address	Po Box 30302, Môreskof, 9462
Town	Wesselsbron
Province	Free State
Education district	Lejweleputswa
Circuit	10
Municipality	Nala
Ward	10
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.