Williamsville P/s
Springfontein, Free State · Xhariep
About Williamsville P/s
In the urban area of Springfontein, Free State, Williamsville P/s operates as a public primary school within the Xhariep education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 158 learners with a teaching staff of 9, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 18:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Williamsville 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, Williamsville 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
Williamsville 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, Williamsville P/s reported a total enrollment of 158 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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
Williamsville P/s is situated in Springfontein (Williamsville), 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: Magnoliastraat, Williamsville, Springfontein, 9917. For postal correspondence, use: Magnolia 1, Springfontein, 9917.
Curriculum & Academics
Williamsville P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Williamsville 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 Williamsville 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
Magnoliastraat, Williamsville, Springfontein, 9917
Springfontein, Free State
Postal
Magnolia 1, Springfontein, 9917
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
440203228
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.