Botle Ba Thuto P/s

Edenburg, Free State ยท Xhariep

Public Primary School Q2 No Fee

About Botle Ba Thuto P/s

With EMIS number 441103256, Botle Ba Thuto P/s is a public primary school located in Edenburg, Free State, operating within the Xhariep district. The 2025 academic year saw 787 enrolled learners instructed by 23 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

Botle Ba Thuto 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, Botle Ba Thuto 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

Botle Ba Thuto 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, Botle Ba Thuto P/s reported a total enrollment of 787 learners with a teaching staff of 23 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

Botle Ba Thuto P/s is situated in Edenburg (Harasebei), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Xhariep education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Kopanong, under the Kopanong local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: 1044 Veleko Street, Harasebei, Edenburg, 9908. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 54, Ha-rasebei, 9908.

Curriculum & Academics

Botle Ba Thuto P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Botle Ba Thuto P/s was historically administered under the Fsdoe 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 Botle Ba Thuto 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

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Address

1044 Veleko Street, Harasebei, Edenburg, 9908

Edenburg, Free State

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Postal

P.o. Box 54, Ha-rasebei, 9908

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 787
Educators 23

Learner:Educator Ratio

34:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ2
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictXhariep

EMIS Number

441103256

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.