Philippolis S/s
Philippolis, Free State · Xhariep
About Philippolis S/s
As a public school, Philippolis S/s provides secondary school education to learners in Philippolis, Free State. The school falls under the Xhariep education district. The 2025 school year recorded 334 learners taught by 13 educators, achieving a ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Philippolis 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, Philippolis 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
Philippolis 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, Philippolis S/s reported a total enrollment of 334 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Philippolis S/s is situated in Philippolis (Philippolis), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Xhariep education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Kopanong, under the Kopanong local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 18. School Street, Philippolis, 9970. For postal correspondence, use: High School 18, Philippolis, 9970.
Curriculum & Academics
Philippolis S/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Philippolis 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 Philippolis 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
18. School Street, Philippolis, 9970
Philippolis, Free State
Postal
High School 18, Philippolis, 9970
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
443203190
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.