Primary Public No Fee Q3

Tsatsi Primary School

Zamdela, Sasolburg, Free State

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Learners (2025)
501
Educators (2025)
18
Learner : Educator
27.8:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
N/A
About this school

Overview

Tsatsi is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Zamdela, Sasolburg, Free State, South Africa. It currently enrols 501 learners and is staffed by 18 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 28:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Fezile Dabi education district.

EMIS
443611223
Phase
Primary
Sector
Public
Quintile
Q3
Learners (2025)
501
Province
Free State
How it compares

Benchmark against nearby schools

Compared with 4 other primary schools in Zamdela.

Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
27.8:1
vs 32.7:1 area average
Ranks 1st of 5
Fees & funding

School fees

Status
No-Fee School
Indicative 2027 fee
R0 per year (no-fee school)

Tsatsi charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.

Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.

Fee questions

How much are school fees at Tsatsi for 2027?

Tsatsi is a no-fee public primary school (Grades R–7) in Zamdela, Zamdela, Free State, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 501 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and excursions. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, contact the school office.

Is Tsatsi a no-fee school?

Tsatsi is classified no-fee under Q3 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Zamdela, Zamdela, Free State. Parents pay no tuition fees.

What is the quintile of Tsatsi and what does it mean for fees?

Classified as Q3 by the Department of Basic Education, Tsatsi falls within the no-fee category, meaning the 501 learners attending here in Zamdela, Zamdela, Free State pay no school fees.

Admissions

How to apply

Applications to Tsatsi for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are submitted directly at the Tsatsi school office in the Fezile Dabi education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Free State.

  1. 1
    Confirm availability with Tsatsi

    Contact Tsatsi directly to confirm whether places are available for the year you're applying.

  2. 2
    Start the application

    Collect the official application form from 1126 Leoka Str, Zamdela, Zamdela, SASOLBURG, 1947 or download it from the Free State Department of Education website.

  3. 3
    Submit your documents

    Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Tsatsi during the school's published admission window.

  4. 4
    Pay any required deposits or fees

    Tsatsi is a no-fee school (Q3), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.

  5. 5
    Confirm placement and enrol

    Wait for confirmation from Tsatsi. If declined, you may appeal at the Fezile Dabi district office under the Free State Department of Education.

Documents typically required
  • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
  • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
  • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
  • Latest school report
  • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
  • Road-to-Health booklet (Grade R / Grade 1 entry)

Admissions questions

How do I apply to Tsatsi for the next school year?

Tsatsi processes applications at the school office. Free State applications are submitted directly to the school during the announced admission period. Reach the school directly via the school office to confirm openings in the Fezile Dabi district.

What documents do I need to apply at Tsatsi?

When applying to Tsatsi, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by Tsatsi depending on the grade; confirm via the school office.

Get in touch

Contact & location

Address
1126 Leoka Str, Zamdela, Zamdela, SASOLBURG, 1947
Postal address
PO BOX 133, Zamdela, 1947
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
443611223
Circuit
3
Ward
11.0
Local municipality
Metsimaholo
District municipality
Metsimaholo
Section 21 status
No
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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