Universitas Primary School

Universitas Primary School is a public primary school in Universitas, Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 006 learners and 43 educators, about 23.4 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 type	Public primary school
Official name (DBE)	Universitas P/S
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 006
Educators (2025)	43
Learners per educator	23.4 (province average 30.8)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	440303213

Address and location

Street address	Ross-Straat, Universitas, Universitas, Bloemfontein, 9321
Postal address	Hv Ross & Paul Kruger 1, Universitas, 9321
Suburb / area	Universitas
Town	Bloemfontein
Province	Free State
Education district	Motheo
Circuit	1
Municipality	Mangaung
Ward	26
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.