Paballong P/s
Welkom, Free State · Lejweleputswa
About Paballong P/s
Situated in an urban part of Welkom, Free State, Paballong P/s functions as a public primary school within the Lejweleputswa education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 269 learners with a teaching staff of 11, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Paballong P/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, Paballong 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
Paballong P/s operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Paballong P/s reported a total enrollment of 269 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
Paballong P/s is situated in Welkom (Welkom No 1), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Lejweleputswa education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Matjhabeng, under the Matjhabeng local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Paballong Village, Welkom No 1, Welkom, 9460. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 4286, Paballong, 9460.
Curriculum & Academics
Paballong P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Paballong P/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 Paballong 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
Paballong Village, Welkom No 1, Welkom, 9460
Welkom, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 4286, Paballong, 9460
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
444712073
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.