Botha's Pass Farm School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Botha's Pass Farm School
Botha's Pass Farm School (EMIS: 500111888) is a public combined school situated in Botha's Pass, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Amajuba education district. The 2025 academic year saw 101 enrolled learners instructed by 5 educators, resulting in a ratio of 20:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Botha's Pass Farm School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Botha's Pass Farm School 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
Botha's Pass Farm School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Botha's Pass Farm School reported a total enrollment of 101 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Botha's Pass Farm School is situated in Botha's Pass, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Phumelela circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Newcastle Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 100 D Block, Vlam, Newcastle, 2940. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3192, Newcastle, 2940.
Curriculum & Academics
Botha's Pass Farm School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Botha's Pass Farm School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by farm and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Botha's Pass Farm School 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
100 D Block, Vlam, Newcastle, 2940
Postal
P.o. Box 3192, Newcastle, 2940
Phone
+27 63 276 0784Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500111888
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.