St Andrew's C/s

Bloemfontein, Free State ยท Motheo

Public Combined School Q5

About St Andrew's C/s

Serving the Bloemfontein community in Free State, St Andrew's C/s operates as a public combined school. The school is administered under the Motheo education district. In 2025, the school reported 847 learners and 56 educators, resulting in a ratio of 15:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

St Andrew's C/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

St Andrew's C/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

St Andrew's 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, St Andrew's C/s reported a total enrollment of 847 learners with a teaching staff of 56 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, 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

St Andrew's C/s is situated in Bloemfontein, within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district, specifically within the 5 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: Gen Dan Pienaar Dr, Bloemfontein, 9324. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 12331, Brandhof, 9324.

Curriculum & Academics

St Andrew's C/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.

History & Background

St Andrew's C/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 St Andrew's 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
  • 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

Gen Dan Pienaar Dr, Bloemfontein, 9324

Bloemfontein, Free State

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Postal

P.o. Box 12331, Brandhof, 9324

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 847
Educators 56

Learner:Educator Ratio

15:1 learners per educator

Below national average โ€” favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseCombined School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictMotheo

EMIS Number

440304221

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.