Christiaan De Wet C/s
Dewetsdorp, Free State · Motheo
About Christiaan De Wet C/s
In the urban area of Dewetsdorp, Free State, Christiaan De Wet C/s operates as a public combined school within the Motheo education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 702 learners with a teaching staff of 35, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 20:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Christiaan De Wet C/s is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Christiaan De Wet C/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
Christiaan De Wet 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, Christiaan De Wet C/s reported a total enrollment of 702 learners with a teaching staff of 35 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
Christiaan De Wet C/s is situated in Dewetsdorp, within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district, specifically within the 12 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Naledi, under the Naledi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Carroll Street, Dewetsdorp, 9940. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 142, 9940.
Curriculum & Academics
Christiaan De Wet C/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Christiaan De Wet C/s was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Christiaan De Wet 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Carroll Street, Dewetsdorp, 9940
Dewetsdorp, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 142, 9940
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
441002116
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.