Tabola Primary School
Witsieshoek, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Tabola Primary School
Operating as a public institution, Tabola Primary School is a primary school located in Witsieshoek within Free State. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. The 2025 school year recorded 957 learners taught by 28 educators, achieving a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tabola Primary School 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, Tabola Primary School 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
Tabola Primary School 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Tabola Primary School reported a total enrollment of 957 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Tabola Primary School is situated in Witsieshoek (Witsieshoek), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 12 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Maluti A/A Phofung, under the Maluti A/A Phofung local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Dithotaneng Village, Witsieshoek, 9870. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 16017, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870.
Curriculum & Academics
Tabola Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tabola Primary School 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 Tabola Primary School 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
Dithotaneng Village, Witsieshoek, 9870
Witsieshoek, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 16017, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
445101255
Department of Basic Education
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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.