Umcebo P/s
Memel, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Umcebo P/s
As a public school, Umcebo P/s provides primary school education to learners in Memel, Free State. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. The 2025 school year recorded 281 learners taught by 8 educators, achieving a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umcebo P/s is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Umcebo 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
Umcebo 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, Umcebo P/s reported a total enrollment of 281 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Umcebo P/s is situated in Memel (Zamani Location), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 13 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Phumelela, under the Phumelela local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 75/1 Van Dyk Street, Zamani Location, Memel, 2970. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3, Zamani Location, 2970.
Curriculum & Academics
Umcebo P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Umcebo P/s was historically administered under the Fsdoe 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 Umcebo 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
75/1 Van Dyk Street, Zamani Location, Memel, 2970
Memel, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 3, Zamani Location, 2970
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
445802161
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.