Vaalpark P/s
Sasolburg, Free State · Fezile Dabi
About Vaalpark P/s
Serving the Sasolburg community in Free State, Vaalpark P/s operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Fezile Dabi education district. In 2025, the school reported 1126 learners and 51 educators, resulting in a ratio of 22:1. 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
Vaalpark P/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
Vaalpark P/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
Vaalpark 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, Vaalpark P/s reported a total enrollment of 1,126 learners with a teaching staff of 51 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Vaalpark P/s is situated in Sasolburg (Vaalpark), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Fezile Dabi education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Metsimaholo, under the Metsimaholo local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Baviaanskloofweg 28, Vaalpark, Sasolburg, 1948. For postal correspondence, use: Post Net 16, Vaalpark, 1948.
Curriculum & Academics
Vaalpark P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Vaalpark P/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 Vaalpark 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Baviaanskloofweg 28, Vaalpark, Sasolburg, 1948
Sasolburg, Free State
Postal
Post Net 16, Vaalpark, 1948
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
443611260
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.