Qelo S/s
Botshabelo, Free State · Motheo
About Qelo S/s
A public special needs education school serving the Botshabelo community in Free State, Qelo S/s operates under the Motheo education district. The school recorded 223 learners and 19 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Qelo S/s is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Qelo 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, Qelo S/s reported a total enrollment of 223 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1, 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
Qelo S/s is situated in Botshabelo (Ramahutsi), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mangaung, under the Mangaung local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 270 D Section, Ramahutsi, Botshabelo, 9789. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2006, Ramahutsi, 9789.
Curriculum & Academics
Qelo S/s is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a special needs education curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Qelo 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 Qelo 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
270 D Section, Ramahutsi, Botshabelo, 9789
Botshabelo, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 2006, Ramahutsi, 9789
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
440602039
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.