Dorrington Matsepe P/s
Kroonstad, Free State · Fezile Dabi
About Dorrington Matsepe P/s
Dorrington Matsepe P/s is classified as a public primary school serving the Kroonstad area of Free State. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Fezile Dabi education district. For the 2025 academic year, 674 learners were enrolled, taught by 23 educators at a ratio of 29:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dorrington Matsepe P/s is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Dorrington Matsepe 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
Dorrington Matsepe 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, Dorrington Matsepe P/s reported a total enrollment of 674 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Dorrington Matsepe P/s is situated in Kroonstad (P.O. Lengau), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Fezile Dabi education district, specifically within the 6 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Moqhaka, under the Moqhaka local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 11467 Pitso Street, P.o. Lengau, Kroonstad, 9499. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 5141, P.o. Lengau, 9499.
Curriculum & Academics
Dorrington Matsepe P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dorrington Matsepe P/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 Dorrington Matsepe 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
Address
11467 Pitso Street, P.o. Lengau, Kroonstad, 9499
Kroonstad, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 5141, P.o. Lengau, 9499
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
442506215
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.