Mamafubedu P/s
Petrus Steyn, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Mamafubedu P/s
In the urban area of Petrus Steyn, Free State, Mamafubedu P/s operates as a public primary school within the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 619 learners with a teaching staff of 26, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 24:1. 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
Mamafubedu 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, Mamafubedu 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
Mamafubedu 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, Mamafubedu P/s reported a total enrollment of 619 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mamafubedu P/s is situated in Petrus Steyn (Mamafubedu Township), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 6 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nketoana, under the Nketoana local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 704 Easter Village, Mamafubedu Township, Petrus Steyn, 9640. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 79, Mamafubedu Township, 9640.
Curriculum & Academics
Mamafubedu P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mamafubedu 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 Mamafubedu 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
704 Easter Village, Mamafubedu Township, Petrus Steyn, 9640
Petrus Steyn, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 79, Mamafubedu Township, 9640
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
442710182
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.