Nkgopoleng S/s
Sasolburg, Free State · Fezile Dabi
About Nkgopoleng S/s
A public institution, Nkgopoleng S/s functions as a secondary school located in Sasolburg, Free State. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Fezile Dabi education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1436 learners were enrolled, taught by 49 educators at a ratio of 29:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nkgopoleng S/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, Nkgopoleng 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
Nkgopoleng 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, Nkgopoleng S/s reported a total enrollment of 1,436 learners with a teaching staff of 49 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Nkgopoleng S/s is situated in Sasolburg (Zamdela), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Fezile Dabi education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Metsimaholo, under the Metsimaholo local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 667 Dikgutsaneng Section, Zamdela, Sasolburg, 1949. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 20042, Zamdela, 1949.
Curriculum & Academics
Nkgopoleng S/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nkgopoleng 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 Nkgopoleng 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
667 Dikgutsaneng Section, Zamdela, Sasolburg, 1949
Sasolburg, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 20042, Zamdela, 1949
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
443611068
Department of Basic Education
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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.