Truida Kestell P/s
Bethlehem, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Truida Kestell P/s
Based in Bethlehem, Free State, Truida Kestell P/s is a public primary school located in an urban setting under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 798 learners with a teaching staff of 40, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 20:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Truida Kestell P/s is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Truida Kestell P/s is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Truida Kestell 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, Truida Kestell P/s reported a total enrollment of 798 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Truida Kestell P/s is situated in Bethlehem, within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Dihlabeng, under the Dihlabeng local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Wesselsstr 14 / 14 Wessels St, Bethlehem, 9700. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 91, 9700.
Curriculum & Academics
Truida Kestell P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Truida Kestell P/s was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Truida Kestell 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Wesselsstr 14 / 14 Wessels St, Bethlehem, 9700
Bethlehem, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 91, 9700
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
440101280
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.