Beacon S/s
Phuthaditjhaba, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Beacon S/s
Beacon S/s (EMIS 445101260) serves the Phuthaditjhaba community as a public secondary school in Free State. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. The 2025 school year recorded 781 learners taught by 28 educators, achieving a ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Beacon S/s is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Beacon S/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
Beacon S/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, Beacon S/s reported a total enrollment of 781 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Beacon S/s is situated in Phuthaditjhaba (Mabolela Village), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 10 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Maluti A/A Phofung, under the Maluti A/A Phofung local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Mabolela Street, Mabolela Village, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 16514, Witsieshoek, 9870.
Curriculum & Academics
Beacon S/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Beacon S/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 Beacon S/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
Mabolela Street, Mabolela Village, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870
Phuthaditjhaba, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 16514, Witsieshoek, 9870
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
445101260
Department of Basic Education
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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.