Phaphama P/s
Fouriesburg, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Phaphama P/s
Situated in an urban part of Fouriesburg, Free State, Phaphama P/s functions as a public primary school within the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1420 learners with a teaching staff of 39, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate 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
Phaphama P/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, Phaphama 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
Phaphama P/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, Phaphama P/s reported a total enrollment of 1,420 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Phaphama P/s is situated in Fouriesburg (118 Mashaeng Location), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Dihlabeng, under the Dihlabeng local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Phaphama Public School, 118 Mashaeng Location, Fouriesburg, 9725. For postal correspondence, use: 118 Library 66, P.o. Box 66, 9725.
Curriculum & Academics
Phaphama P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Phaphama 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 Phaphama 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
Phaphama Public School, 118 Mashaeng Location, Fouriesburg, 9725
Fouriesburg, Free State
Postal
118 Library 66, P.o. Box 66, 9725
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
441501193
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.