Masaleng Primary School
Meqheleng, Ficksburg, Free State 530 m
Private primary school
St Josephs Primary School
Meqheleng, Ficksburg, Free State
St Josephs Primary School is a private primary school in Meqheleng, Ficksburg, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 495 learners and 22 educators, about 22.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private primary schools in Free State (209 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private primary school |
|---|---|
| Official name (DBE) | St Josephs Pi/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 495 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 22.5 (province average 17) Fewer learners per educator than 24% of 37 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 441407017 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1609 Zone 2, Meqheleng, Meqheleng, Ficksburg, 9730 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1224, Meqheleng, 9730 |
| Suburb / area | Meqheleng |
| Town | Ficksburg |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Thabo Mofutsanyana |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | Setsoto |
| Ward | 16 |
| Former department | Independent |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about St Josephs Primary School
Is St Josephs Primary School a public or private school?
St Josephs Primary School is a private primary school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at St Josephs Primary School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at St Josephs Primary School?
495 learners and 22 educators (about 22.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 24% of 37 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of St Josephs Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 441407017.
Where is St Josephs Primary School?
1609 Zone 2, Meqheleng, Meqheleng, Ficksburg, 9730. It is in Meqheleng, Ficksburg, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district.
Schools near St Josephs Primary School
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94.4% matric 2025Meqheleng Primary School
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Tlotlisong No1 Secondary School
Meqheleng, Ficksburg, Free State 672 m
90.1% matric 2025Boitumelo Secondary School
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91.8% matric 2025Caledonpark Primary School
Caledonpark, Ficksburg, Free State 1.1 km
Qhowaneng Primary School
Meqheleng, Ficksburg, Free State 1.5 km
Mehopung Primary School
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The Beehive Intermediate School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.