Makong I/s
Phuthaditjhaba, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Makong I/s
Located in Phuthaditjhaba within Free State, Makong I/s is a public intermediate school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. In 2025, the school reported 175 learners and 4 educators, resulting in a ratio of 44:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Makong I/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, Makong I/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
Makong I/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, Makong I/s reported a total enrollment of 175 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 44:1, 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
Makong I/s is situated in Phuthaditjhaba (Mokodumela), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 11 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Maluti A/A Phofung, under the Maluti A/A Phofung local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Makong Village, Mokodumela, Phuthaditjhaba, 9868. For postal correspondence, use: Makong Village 454, Mokodumela, 9868.
Curriculum & Academics
Makong I/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Makong I/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 Makong I/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
Makong Village, Mokodumela, Phuthaditjhaba, 9868
Phuthaditjhaba, Free State
Postal
Makong Village 454, Mokodumela, 9868
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
445109023
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.