Public primary school

Sentraal Primary School

Navalsig, Bloemfontein, Free State

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Sentraal Primary School is a public primary school in Navalsig, Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 202 learners and 44 educators, about 27.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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 typePublic primary school
Official name (DBE)Sentraal P/S
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 202
Educators (2025)44
Learners per educator27.3 (province average 30.8)
Fewer learners per educator than 19% of 32 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number440304234

Address and location

Street address32 Raymond Mhlaba Street, Navalsig, Navalsig, Bloemfontein, 9313
Postal addressPo Box 22658, Navalsig, 9313
Suburb / areaNavalsig
TownBloemfontein
ProvinceFree State
Education districtMotheo
Circuit3
MunicipalityMangaung
Ward21
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 Sentraal Primary School

Is Sentraal Primary School a public or private school?

Sentraal Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Sentraal 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 5 school.

How many learners are at Sentraal Primary School?

1 202 learners and 44 educators (about 27.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 19% of 32 similar schools in Free State.

What is the EMIS number of Sentraal Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 440304234.

Where is Sentraal Primary School?

32 Raymond Mhlaba Street, Navalsig, Navalsig, Bloemfontein, 9313. It is in Navalsig, Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district.

Schools near Sentraal Primary School

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White Stone College

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