Rooibult P/s
Thaba Nchu, Free State · Motheo
About Rooibult P/s
A public institution, Rooibult P/s functions as a primary school located in Thaba Nchu, Free State. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Motheo education district. For the 2025 academic year, 106 learners were enrolled, taught by 5 educators at a ratio of 21:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Rooibult P/s is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Rooibult 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
Rooibult 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, Rooibult P/s reported a total enrollment of 106 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Rooibult 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: Rooibult Village, Thaba Nchu, 9780. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 662, Thaba Nchu, 9780.
Curriculum & Academics
Rooibult P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Rooibult 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 Rooibult 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
Rooibult Village, Thaba Nchu, 9780
Thaba Nchu, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 662, Thaba Nchu, 9780
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
443907237
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.