Waterbron P/s
Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo
About Waterbron P/s
As a public school, Waterbron P/s provides primary school education to learners in Bloemfontein, Free State. The school falls under the Motheo education district. The 2025 school year recorded 313 learners taught by 9 educators, achieving a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Waterbron P/s is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Waterbron 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
Waterbron 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, Waterbron P/s reported a total enrollment of 313 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Waterbron P/s is situated in Bloemfontein (Bainsvlei), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district, specifically within the 1 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: 4 Oranje Road, Bainsvlei, Bloemfontein, 9338. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 17669, Bainsvlei, 9338.
Curriculum & Academics
Waterbron P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Waterbron 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 Waterbron 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
4 Oranje Road, Bainsvlei, Bloemfontein, 9338
Bloemfontein, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 17669, Bainsvlei, 9338
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
440304171
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.