Voortrekker S/s
Bethlehem, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Voortrekker S/s
Voortrekker S/s is a public secondary school located in Bethlehem, Free State. The school recorded 745 learners and 40 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Voortrekker S/s is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Voortrekker S/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
Voortrekker S/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, Voortrekker S/s reported a total enrollment of 745 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, 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
Voortrekker S/s is situated in Bethlehem (Eureka), 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: Wesweg, Eureka, Bethlehem, 9700. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 296, 9700.
Curriculum & Academics
Voortrekker S/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Voortrekker S/s was historically administered under the Independent 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 Voortrekker S/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
Wesweg, Eureka, Bethlehem, 9700
Bethlehem, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 296, 9700
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
440101268
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.