Aurora P/s
Welkom, Free State · Lejweleputswa
About Aurora P/s
A public institution, Aurora P/s functions as a primary school located in Welkom, Free State. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Lejweleputswa education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1204 learners were enrolled, taught by 39 educators at a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Aurora P/s is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Aurora P/s is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Aurora P/s is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Aurora P/s reported a total enrollment of 1,204 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Aurora P/s is situated in Welkom (Dagbreek), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Lejweleputswa education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Matjhabeng, under the Matjhabeng local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Cnr: Rissik St., D'urban St, Dagbreek, Welkom, 9460. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 287, 9460.
Curriculum & Academics
Aurora P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Aurora P/s was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Free State Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by state and the school buildings are owned by state.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Aurora P/s are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Cnr: Rissik St., D'urban St, Dagbreek, Welkom, 9460
Welkom, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 287, 9460
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
444712088
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.