Mahlatswetsa P/s
Excelsior, Free State · Motheo
About Mahlatswetsa P/s
Situated in an urban part of Excelsior, Free State, Mahlatswetsa P/s functions as a public primary school within the Motheo education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1010 learners with a teaching staff of 31, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high 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
Mahlatswetsa P/s is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Mahlatswetsa 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
Mahlatswetsa 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, Mahlatswetsa P/s reported a total enrollment of 1,010 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Mahlatswetsa P/s is situated in 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: 266 Mahlatswetsa, Excelsior, 9760. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 15, 9760.
Curriculum & Academics
Mahlatswetsa P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mahlatswetsa 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 Mahlatswetsa 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
266 Mahlatswetsa, Excelsior, 9760
Excelsior, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 15, 9760
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
440607296
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.