Excelsior C/s
Excelsior, Free State · Motheo
About Excelsior C/s
Operating as a public institution, Excelsior C/s is a combined school located in Excelsior within Free State. The school falls under the Motheo education district. The 2025 school year recorded 321 learners taught by 15 educators, achieving a ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Excelsior C/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, Excelsior 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
Excelsior 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, Excelsior C/s reported a total enrollment of 321 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Excelsior C/s is situated in Excelsior (Excelsior), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district, specifically within the 10 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mantsopa, under the Mantsopa local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 47 Steyn Street, Excelsior, 9760. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 59, 9760.
Curriculum & Academics
Excelsior C/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Excelsior 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 Excelsior 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
47 Steyn Street, Excelsior, 9760
Excelsior, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 59, 9760
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
441207293
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.