Sibonakaliso Cf/s

Harrismith, Free State ยท Thabo Mofutsanyana

Public Combined School Q1 No Fee

About Sibonakaliso Cf/s

Sibonakaliso Cf/s is classified as a public combined school serving the Harrismith area of Free State. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. For the 2025 academic year, 65 learners were enrolled, taught by 8 educators at a ratio of 8:1. 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

Sibonakaliso Cf/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, Sibonakaliso Cf/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

Sibonakaliso Cf/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, Sibonakaliso Cf/s reported a total enrollment of 65 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 8:1, 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

Sibonakaliso Cf/s is situated in Harrismith (Wynberg), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 13 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Phumelela, under the Phumelela local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: P.o. Box 6, Wynberg, Harrismith, 9880. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 6, Wynberg, 9880.

Curriculum & Academics

Sibonakaliso Cf/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Sibonakaliso Cf/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 Sibonakaliso Cf/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

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Address

P.o. Box 6, Wynberg, Harrismith, 9880

Harrismith, Free State

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Postal

P.o. Box 6, Wynberg, 9880

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 65
Educators 8

Learner:Educator Ratio

8:1 learners per educator

Below national average โ€” favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseCombined School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictThabo Mofutsanyana

EMIS Number

441705034

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.