Ratau P/s
Thaba Nchu, Free State · Motheo
About Ratau P/s
With EMIS number 443907236, Ratau P/s is a public primary school located in Thaba Nchu, Free State, operating within the Motheo district. The 2025 academic year saw 1017 enrolled learners instructed by 31 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ratau 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, Ratau 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
Ratau 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, Ratau P/s reported a total enrollment of 1,017 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Ratau P/s is situated in Thaba Nchu (Thaba Nchu), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district, specifically within the 9 circuit.
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: 4300 Moroka Location, Thaba Nchu, 9775. For postal correspondence, use: Ratau 01, Ga-rapulana, 9775.
Curriculum & Academics
Ratau P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ratau 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 Ratau 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
4300 Moroka Location, Thaba Nchu, 9775
Thaba Nchu, Free State
Postal
Ratau 01, Ga-rapulana, 9775
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
443907236
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.