Kgatelopele S/s
Bultfontein, Free State · Lejweleputswa
About Kgatelopele S/s
In the urban area of Bultfontein, Free State, Kgatelopele S/s operates as a public secondary school within the Lejweleputswa education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 634 learners with a teaching staff of 20, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kgatelopele 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, Kgatelopele 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
Kgatelopele S/s operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Kgatelopele S/s reported a total enrollment of 634 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Kgatelopele S/s is situated in Bultfontein (Phahameng), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Lejweleputswa education district, specifically within the 8 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Tswelopele, under the Tswelopele local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Bultfontein, Phahameng, Bultfontein, 9670. For postal correspondence, use: Stand 219 Bultfontein 1, Phahameng, 9670.
Curriculum & Academics
Kgatelopele S/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kgatelopele S/s was historically administered under the Fsdoe 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 Kgatelopele 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
Bultfontein, Phahameng, Bultfontein, 9670
Bultfontein, Free State
Postal
Stand 219 Bultfontein 1, Phahameng, 9670
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
445802191
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.