Thoriso P/s
Hoopstad, Free State · Lejweleputswa
About Thoriso P/s
A public institution, Thoriso P/s functions as a primary school located in Hoopstad, Free State. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Lejweleputswa education district. For the 2025 academic year, 971 learners were enrolled, taught by 25 educators at a ratio of 39:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thoriso P/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, Thoriso 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
Thoriso 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, Thoriso P/s reported a total enrollment of 971 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Thoriso P/s is situated in Hoopstad (Tikwana), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Lejweleputswa education district, specifically within the 8 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Tswelopele, under the Tswelopele local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1802 Nelson Mandela Drive, Tikwana, Hoopstad, 9479. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 381, Hoopstad, 9479.
Curriculum & Academics
Thoriso P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thoriso 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 Thoriso 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
1802 Nelson Mandela Drive, Tikwana, Hoopstad, 9479
Hoopstad, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 381, Hoopstad, 9479
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
442008247
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.