Fakkelskool
Sasolburg, Free State · Fezile Dabi
About Fakkelskool
In the urban area of Sasolburg, Free State, Fakkelskool operates as a public special needs education school within the Fezile Dabi education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 408 learners with a teaching staff of 43, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 9:1. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Fakkelskool 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
Fakkelskool 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, Fakkelskool reported a total enrollment of 408 learners with a teaching staff of 43 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Fakkelskool is situated in Sasolburg (Sasolburg), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Fezile Dabi education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Metsimaholo, under the Metsimaholo local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 18 Jan Smuts Sreet, Sasolburg, 1947. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 521, Sasolburg, 1947.
Curriculum & Academics
Fakkelskool is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a special needs education curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Fakkelskool 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 Fakkelskool 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
18 Jan Smuts Sreet, Sasolburg, 1947
Sasolburg, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 521, Sasolburg, 1947
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
443611251
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.