Diphetoho S/s
Bothaville, Free State · Lejweleputswa
About Diphetoho S/s
Located in Bothaville within Free State, Diphetoho S/s is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Lejweleputswa education district. In 2025, the school reported 1190 learners and 36 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Diphetoho S/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, Diphetoho S/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
Diphetoho S/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, Diphetoho S/s reported a total enrollment of 1,190 learners with a teaching staff of 36 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Diphetoho S/s is situated in Bothaville (Kgotsong), 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: 6702 Mpomalanga Section, Kgotsong, Bothaville, 9660. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1226, Kgotsong, 9660.
Curriculum & Academics
Diphetoho S/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Diphetoho S/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 Diphetoho S/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
6702 Mpomalanga Section, Kgotsong, Bothaville, 9660
Bothaville, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 1226, Kgotsong, 9660
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
440506232
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.