Matlafalang P/s
Free State · Motheo
About Matlafalang P/s
Matlafalang P/s is a public primary school located in Mangaung, Free State. The school recorded 985 learners and 26 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Matlafalang P/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, Matlafalang 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
Matlafalang 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, Matlafalang P/s reported a total enrollment of 985 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, 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
Matlafalang P/s is situated in Mangaung, within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district, specifically within the 2 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: 15669 Phase Six, Mangaung, 9309. For postal correspondence, use: 15669 Phase 6 15669, Kagisanong, 9309.
Curriculum & Academics
Matlafalang P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Matlafalang P/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 Matlafalang 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
15669 Phase Six, Mangaung, 9309
Postal
15669 Phase 6 15669, Kagisanong, 9309
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
445803455
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.