Tumelano If/s
Petrusburg, Free State · Xhariep
About Tumelano If/s
Tumelano If/s (EMIS 443104062) serves the Petrusburg community as a public intermediate school in Free State. The school falls under the Xhariep education district. The 2025 school year recorded 70 learners taught by 5 educators, achieving a ratio of 14:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tumelano If/s 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, Tumelano If/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
Tumelano If/s operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Tumelano If/s reported a total enrollment of 70 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1, 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
Tumelano If/s is situated in Petrusburg (Abrahamskraal Farm), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Xhariep education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Letsemeng, under the Letsemeng local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Abrahamskraal Farm, Petrusburg, 9338. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 17134, Bainsvlei, 9338.
Curriculum & Academics
Tumelano If/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tumelano If/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 Tumelano If/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
Abrahamskraal Farm, Petrusburg, 9338
Petrusburg, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 17134, Bainsvlei, 9338
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
443104062
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.