Odensia P/s

Odendaalsrus, Free State ยท Lejweleputswa

Public Primary School Q5

About Odensia P/s

Odensia P/s functions as a public primary school in Odendaalsrus, Free State, falling within the Lejweleputswa education district. The school recorded 493 learners and 22 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Odensia P/s is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.

Fee Status

Odensia 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

Odensia 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, Odensia P/s reported a total enrollment of 493 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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

Odensia P/s is situated in Odendaalsrus, within the Free State province. The school falls under the Lejweleputswa education district, specifically within the 4 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: De Kocklaan, Odendaalsrus, 9480. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 498, 9480.

Curriculum & Academics

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

History & Background

Odensia 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 Odensia 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

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Address

De Kocklaan, Odendaalsrus, 9480

Odendaalsrus, Free State

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Postal

P.o. Box 498, 9480

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 493
Educators 22

Learner:Educator Ratio

22:1 learners per educator

Below national average โ€” favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictLejweleputswa

EMIS Number

442908304

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.