Gelukwaarts If/s
Vanstadensrus, Free State · Motheo
About Gelukwaarts If/s
Situated in an rural part of Vanstadensrus, Free State, Gelukwaarts If/s functions as a public intermediate school within the Motheo education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 243 learners with a teaching staff of 13, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 19:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest 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
Gelukwaarts If/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, Gelukwaarts If/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
Gelukwaarts If/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, Gelukwaarts If/s reported a total enrollment of 243 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, 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
Gelukwaarts If/s is situated in Vanstadensrus (Vanstadensrus), 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: Longlead Farm, Vanstadensrus, 9945. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 11, Longlead Farm, 9945.
Curriculum & Academics
Gelukwaarts If/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gelukwaarts If/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 Gelukwaarts If/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
Longlead Farm, Vanstadensrus, 9945
Vanstadensrus, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 11, Longlead Farm, 9945
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
444802058
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.