Bovaal C/s
Bothaville, Free State · Lejweleputswa
About Bovaal C/s
Bovaal C/s (EMIS: 440506235) is a public combined school situated in Bothaville, Free State and managed by the Lejweleputswa education district. The 2025 academic year saw 297 enrolled learners instructed by 13 educators, resulting in a ratio of 23:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bovaal C/s 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, Bovaal C/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
Bovaal C/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, Bovaal C/s reported a total enrollment of 297 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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
Bovaal C/s is situated in Bothaville (Spesbona), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Lejweleputswa education district, specifically within the 7 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nala, under the Nala local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: P.o. Box 1059, Spesbona, Bothaville, 9660. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1059, Spesbona, 9660.
Curriculum & Academics
Bovaal C/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bovaal C/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 Bovaal C/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
P.o. Box 1059, Spesbona, Bothaville, 9660
Bothaville, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 1059, Spesbona, 9660
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
440506235
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.