Thokoana Makaota S/s
Phuthaditjhaba, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Thokoana Makaota S/s
Thokoana Makaota S/s provides secondary school education as a public school in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State. The school is administered under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. In 2025, the school reported 606 learners and 21 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thokoana Makaota S/s is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Thokoana Makaota S/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
Thokoana Makaota 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, Thokoana Makaota S/s reported a total enrollment of 606 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Thokoana Makaota S/s is situated in Phuthaditjhaba (Qwa-qwa), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 10 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: Mabolela Village, Qwa-qwa, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X02, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866.
Curriculum & Academics
Thokoana Makaota S/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thokoana Makaota 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 Thokoana Makaota 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Mabolela Village, Qwa-qwa, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
Phuthaditjhaba, Free State
Postal
Private Bag X02, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
445109009
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.