Qalabotjha S/s
Villiers, Free State · Fezile Dabi
About Qalabotjha S/s
Situated in Villiers, Free State, Qalabotjha S/s is a public secondary school overseen by the Fezile Dabi education district. The school recorded 1185 learners and 39 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Qalabotjha 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, Qalabotjha 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
Qalabotjha 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, Qalabotjha S/s reported a total enrollment of 1,185 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Qalabotjha S/s is situated in Villiers (Qalabotjha), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Fezile Dabi education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mafube, under the Mafube local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 794 Wetsie Street, Qalabotjha, Villiers, 9840. For postal correspondence, use: Wetsie Street 794, Villiers, 9840.
Curriculum & Academics
Qalabotjha S/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Qalabotjha 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 Qalabotjha 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
794 Wetsie Street, Qalabotjha, Villiers, 9840
Villiers, Free State
Postal
Wetsie Street 794, Villiers, 9840
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
441610173
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.