Khotso Taole S/s
Botshabelo, Free State · Motheo
About Khotso Taole S/s
Situated in an urban part of Botshabelo, Free State, Khotso Taole S/s functions as a public secondary school within the Motheo education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1288 learners with a teaching staff of 40, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate 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
Khotso Taole 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, Khotso Taole 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
Khotso Taole 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, Khotso Taole S/s reported a total enrollment of 1,288 learners with a teaching staff of 40 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
Khotso Taole S/s is situated in Botshabelo, within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district, specifically within the 6 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mangaung, under the Mangaung local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Botshabelo, 9781. For postal correspondence, use: 3284 Block U 12, 9781.
Curriculum & Academics
Khotso Taole S/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Khotso Taole 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 Khotso Taole 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
Botshabelo, 9781
Botshabelo, Free State
Postal
3284 Block U 12, 9781
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
445802180
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.