Mophate S/s
Bothaville, Free State · Lejweleputswa
About Mophate S/s
Situated in Bothaville, Free State, Mophate S/s is a public secondary school overseen by the Lejweleputswa education district. The school recorded 1312 learners and 37 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mophate S/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, Mophate S/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
Mophate S/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, Mophate S/s reported a total enrollment of 1,312 learners with a teaching staff of 37 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
Mophate S/s is situated in Bothaville (Kgotsong), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Lejweleputswa education district, specifically within the 7 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nala, under the Nala local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1355 Maja Street, Kgotsong, Bothaville, 9660. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 608, Kgotsong, 9660.
Curriculum & Academics
Mophate S/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mophate S/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 Mophate S/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
1355 Maja Street, Kgotsong, Bothaville, 9660
Bothaville, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 608, Kgotsong, 9660
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
440506102
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.