Aha Setjhaba P/s
Parys, Free State · Fezile Dabi
About Aha Setjhaba P/s
With EMIS number 443011166, Aha Setjhaba P/s is a public primary school located in Parys, Free State, operating within the Fezile Dabi district. The 2025 academic year saw 1097 enrolled learners instructed by 32 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Aha Setjhaba 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, Aha Setjhaba 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
Aha Setjhaba 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, Aha Setjhaba P/s reported a total enrollment of 1,097 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Aha Setjhaba P/s is situated in Parys (Tumahole), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Fezile Dabi education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ngwathe, under the Ngwathe local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 4955 Father Balink Street, Tumahole, Parys, 9585. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1126, Parys, 9585.
Curriculum & Academics
Aha Setjhaba P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Aha Setjhaba 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 Aha Setjhaba 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
4955 Father Balink Street, Tumahole, Parys, 9585
Parys, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 1126, Parys, 9585
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
443011166
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.