Smithfield P/s
Smithfield, Free State · Xhariep
About Smithfield P/s
A public institution, Smithfield P/s functions as a primary school located in Smithfield, Free State. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Xhariep education district. For the 2025 academic year, 304 learners were enrolled, taught by 12 educators at a ratio of 25:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Smithfield P/s is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Smithfield 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
Smithfield P/s operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Smithfield P/s reported a total enrollment of 304 learners with a teaching staff of 12 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
Smithfield P/s is situated in Smithfield (Rietpoort), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Xhariep education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mohokare, under the Mohokare local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Skoolstraat, Rietpoort, Smithfield, 9966. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 89, Rietpoort, 9966.
Curriculum & Academics
Smithfield P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Smithfield 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 Smithfield 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
Address
Skoolstraat, Rietpoort, Smithfield, 9966
Smithfield, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 89, Rietpoort, 9966
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
443803227
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.