Riebeeckstad S/s
Riebeeckstad, Free State · Lejweleputswa
About Riebeeckstad S/s
As a public secondary school, Riebeeckstad S/s provides education to learners in Riebeeckstad, Free State. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Lejweleputswa education district. For the 2025 academic year, 855 learners were enrolled, taught by 42 educators at a ratio of 20:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Riebeeckstad S/s is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Riebeeckstad S/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
Riebeeckstad S/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, Riebeeckstad S/s reported a total enrollment of 855 learners with a teaching staff of 42 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Riebeeckstad S/s is situated in Riebeeckstad, within the Free State province. The school falls under the Lejweleputswa education district, specifically within the 2 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: H/v Mahler En Mareestraat, Riebeeckstad, 9469. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 66385, 9469.
Curriculum & Academics
Riebeeckstad S/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Riebeeckstad S/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 Riebeeckstad S/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
Address
H/v Mahler En Mareestraat, Riebeeckstad, 9469
Riebeeckstad, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 66385, 9469
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
444712080
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.