Kearabetswe P/s
Heilbron, Free State · Fezile Dabi
About Kearabetswe P/s
Kearabetswe P/s functions as a public primary school in Heilbron, Free State, falling within the Fezile Dabi education district. The school recorded 1136 learners and 32 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kearabetswe P/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, Kearabetswe 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
Kearabetswe 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, Kearabetswe P/s reported a total enrollment of 1,136 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Kearabetswe P/s is situated in Heilbron (Phiritona), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Fezile Dabi education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ngwathe, under the Ngwathe local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 2240 Lennon Street, Phiritona, Heilbron, 9650. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 847, Phiritona, 9650.
Curriculum & Academics
Kearabetswe P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kearabetswe 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 Kearabetswe 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
2240 Lennon Street, Phiritona, Heilbron, 9650
Heilbron, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 847, Phiritona, 9650
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
441811155
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.