Joe Solomon P/s

Bloemfontein, Free State ยท Motheo

Public Primary School Q3 No Fee

About Joe Solomon P/s

Joe Solomon P/s provides primary school education as a public school in Bloemfontein, Free State. The school is administered under the Motheo education district. In 2025, the school reported 1515 learners and 43 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Joe Solomon P/s is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.

Fee Status

As a Q3 institution, Joe Solomon P/s is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.

Section 21 Status

Joe Solomon 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, Joe Solomon P/s reported a total enrollment of 1,515 learners with a teaching staff of 43 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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

Joe Solomon P/s is situated in Bloemfontein (Heidedal), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.

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

The school's physical address is: 3 Parish Avenue, Heidedal, Bloemfontein, 9306. For postal correspondence, use: Parish Avenue 3, Heidedal, 9306.

Curriculum & Academics

Joe Solomon P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Joe Solomon P/s 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 Joe Solomon 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
  • No-fee enrollment requirements
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

3 Parish Avenue, Heidedal, Bloemfontein, 9306

Bloemfontein, Free State

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Postal

Parish Avenue 3, Heidedal, 9306

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,515
Educators 43

Learner:Educator Ratio

35:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ3
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictMotheo

EMIS Number

440304244

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.