Bokantsho P/s
Viljoensdrift, Free State · Fezile Dabi
About Bokantsho P/s
Bokantsho P/s (EMIS 443611161) serves the Viljoensdrift community as a public primary school in Free State. The school falls under the Fezile Dabi education district. The 2025 school year recorded 152 learners taught by 9 educators, achieving a ratio of 17:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bokantsho P/s is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Bokantsho 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
Bokantsho 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, Bokantsho P/s reported a total enrollment of 152 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, 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
Bokantsho P/s is situated in Viljoensdrift (Viljoensdrif), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Fezile Dabi education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Metsimaholo, under the Metsimaholo local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 12 Vaal Power Station, Viljoensdrif, Viljoensdrift, 1930. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3755, Vereeniging, 1930.
Curriculum & Academics
Bokantsho P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bokantsho 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 Bokantsho 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
12 Vaal Power Station, Viljoensdrif, Viljoensdrift, 1930
Viljoensdrift, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 3755, Vereeniging, 1930
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
443611161
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.