Mooifontein Pf/s
Zastron, Free State · Xhariep
About Mooifontein Pf/s
Based in Zastron, Free State, Mooifontein Pf/s is a public primary school located in an rural setting under the Xhariep education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 699 learners with a teaching staff of 20, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 35:1. 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
Mooifontein Pf/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, Mooifontein Pf/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
Mooifontein Pf/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, Mooifontein Pf/s reported a total enrollment of 699 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Mooifontein Pf/s is situated in Zastron, within the Free State province. The school falls under the Xhariep education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mohokare, under the Mohokare local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mooifontein Primary School, Zastron, 9950. For postal correspondence, use: Refeng Kgotso 3675, Zastron, 9950.
Curriculum & Academics
Mooifontein Pf/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mooifontein Pf/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 Mooifontein Pf/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
Mooifontein Primary School, Zastron, 9950
Zastron, Free State
Postal
Refeng Kgotso 3675, Zastron, 9950
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
444803003
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.