Tsakani P/s
Welkom, Free State · Lejweleputswa
About Tsakani P/s
As a public primary school, Tsakani P/s provides education to learners in Welkom, Free State. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Lejweleputswa education district. For the 2025 academic year, 721 learners were enrolled, taught by 27 educators at a ratio of 27:1. 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
Tsakani 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, Tsakani 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
Tsakani 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, Tsakani P/s reported a total enrollment of 721 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Tsakani P/s is situated in Welkom (Oppenheimer Park), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Lejweleputswa education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Matjhabeng, under the Matjhabeng local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 11958 Matima Crescent, Oppenheimer Park, Welkom, 9460. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3275, Welkom, 9460.
Curriculum & Academics
Tsakani P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tsakani 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 Tsakani 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
11958 Matima Crescent, Oppenheimer Park, Welkom, 9460
Welkom, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 3275, Welkom, 9460
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
444712048
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.