Jimmie Roos-skool Spes

Dewetsdorp, Free State ยท Motheo

Public Special Needs Education School

About Jimmie Roos-skool Spes

Jimmie Roos-skool Spes (EMIS: 441002118) is a public special needs education school situated in Dewetsdorp, Free State and managed by the Motheo education district. The 2025 academic year saw 96 enrolled learners instructed by 17 educators, resulting in a ratio of 6:1.

Governance & Funding

Fee Status

Jimmie Roos-skool Spes 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

Jimmie Roos-skool Spes 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, Jimmie Roos-skool Spes reported a total enrollment of 96 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 6:1, 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

Jimmie Roos-skool Spes is situated in Dewetsdorp (Farm Rooipoort 468), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Naledi, under the Naledi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: Jimmie Roos School, Farm Rooipoort 468, Dewetsdorp, 9940. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag Xx3, 9940.

Curriculum & Academics

Jimmie Roos-skool Spes 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

Jimmie Roos-skool Spes was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. 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 Jimmie Roos-skool Spes 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

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Address

Jimmie Roos School, Farm Rooipoort 468, Dewetsdorp, 9940

Dewetsdorp, Free State

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Postal

Private Bag Xx3, 9940

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 96
Educators 17

Learner:Educator Ratio

6:1 learners per educator

Below national average โ€” favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSpecial Needs Education School
TypeSpecial Needs Education Centre
Settingurban
FocusSpecial Needs Education
Statusopen
DistrictMotheo

EMIS Number

441002118

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.