St Lawrence P/s
Jagersfontein, Free State · Xhariep
About St Lawrence P/s
Located in Jagersfontein within Free State, St Lawrence P/s is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Xhariep education district. In 2025, the school reported 327 learners and 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. 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
St Lawrence P/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, St Lawrence 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
St Lawrence 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, St Lawrence P/s reported a total enrollment of 327 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
St Lawrence P/s is situated in Jagersfontein (Jagersfontein), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Xhariep education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Kopanong, under the Kopanong local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 374 Dunn Street, Jagersfontein, 9974. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 21, Jagersfontein, 9974.
Curriculum & Academics
St Lawrence P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St Lawrence P/s was historically administered under the Independent 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 St Lawrence 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
374 Dunn Street, Jagersfontein, 9974
Jagersfontein, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 21, Jagersfontein, 9974
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
442204193
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.