Eldoret S/s
Odendaalsrus, Free State · Lejweleputswa
About Eldoret S/s
As a public secondary school, Eldoret S/s provides education to learners in Odendaalsrus, Free State. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Lejweleputswa education district. For the 2025 academic year, 663 learners were enrolled, taught by 24 educators at a ratio of 28:1. 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
Eldoret S/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, Eldoret 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
Eldoret 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, Eldoret S/s reported a total enrollment of 663 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Eldoret S/s is situated in Odendaalsrus (Eldorie), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Lejweleputswa education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Matjhabeng, under the Matjhabeng local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Daan Van Der Merwe Avenue, Eldorie, Odendaalsrus, 9480. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 395, Eldorie Park, 9480.
Curriculum & Academics
Eldoret S/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Eldoret 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 Eldoret 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
Daan Van Der Merwe Avenue, Eldorie, Odendaalsrus, 9480
Odendaalsrus, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 395, Eldorie Park, 9480
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
442908251
Department of Basic Education
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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.