Parys Primary School

Parys Primary School is a public primary school in Parys, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 049 learners and 42 educators, about 25 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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)	Parys P/S
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 049
Educators (2025)	42
Learners per educator	25 (province average 30.8)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	443011255

Address and location

Street address	St Jan Street, Parys, Parys, Parys, 9585
Postal address	Po Box 135, Parys, 9585
Town	Parys
Province	Free State
Education district	Fezile Dabi
Circuit	5
Municipality	Ngwathe
Ward	13
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.