Sandersville C/s
Heilbron, Free State · Fezile Dabi
About Sandersville C/s
Sandersville C/s provides combined school education as a public school in Heilbron, Free State. The school is administered under the Fezile Dabi education district. In 2025, the school reported 800 learners and 32 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1. 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
Sandersville C/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, Sandersville C/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
Sandersville C/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, Sandersville C/s reported a total enrollment of 800 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Sandersville C/s is situated in Heilbron (Sandersville), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Fezile Dabi education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ngwathe, under the Ngwathe local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1 Main Street, Sandersville, Heilbron, 9650. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 743, Sandersville, 9650.
Curriculum & Academics
Sandersville C/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sandersville C/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 Sandersville C/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
Address
1 Main Street, Sandersville, Heilbron, 9650
Heilbron, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 743, Sandersville, 9650
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
441811261
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.