Monontsha I/s
Witsieshoek, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Monontsha I/s
In the urban area of Witsieshoek, Free State, Monontsha I/s operates as a public intermediate school within the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 137 learners with a teaching staff of 7, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 20:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest 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
Monontsha 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, Monontsha 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
Monontsha 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, Monontsha I/s reported a total enrollment of 137 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Monontsha I/s is situated in Witsieshoek, within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 10 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: 8062 Monontsha Village, Witsieshoek, 9870. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 13144, 9870.
Curriculum & Academics
Monontsha I/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Monontsha 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 Monontsha 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
8062 Monontsha Village, Witsieshoek, 9870
Witsieshoek, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 13144, 9870
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
445101249
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.