Jacobsdal Landbouskool
Jacobsdal, Free State · Xhariep
About Jacobsdal Landbouskool
A public secondary school serving the Jacobsdal community in Free State, Jacobsdal Landbouskool operates under the Xhariep education district. The school recorded 338 learners and 23 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Jacobsdal Landbouskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Jacobsdal Landbouskool 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
Jacobsdal Landbouskool 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, Jacobsdal Landbouskool reported a total enrollment of 338 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, 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
Jacobsdal Landbouskool is situated in Jacobsdal, within the Free State province. The school falls under the Xhariep education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Letsemeng, under the Letsemeng local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Landboudal, Jacobsdal, 8710. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X3, 8710.
Curriculum & Academics
Jacobsdal Landbouskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a agricultural curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Jacobsdal Landbouskool 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 Jacobsdal Landbouskool 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
Landboudal, Jacobsdal, 8710
Jacobsdal, Free State
Postal
Private Bag X3, 8710
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
442104209
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.