Western Holdings P/s
Welkom, Free State · Lejweleputswa
About Western Holdings P/s
With EMIS number 444712072, Western Holdings P/s is a public primary school located in Welkom, Free State, operating within the Lejweleputswa district. The 2025 academic year saw 479 enrolled learners instructed by 15 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Western Holdings 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, Western Holdings 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
Western Holdings 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, Western Holdings P/s reported a total enrollment of 479 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Western Holdings P/s is situated in Welkom (Phomolong Village), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Lejweleputswa education district, specifically within the 2 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: 1122 Rheederpark Ext 2, Phomolong Village, Welkom, 9459. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2645, Rheederpark Ext. 2, 9459.
Curriculum & Academics
Western Holdings P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Western Holdings 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 Western Holdings 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
1122 Rheederpark Ext 2, Phomolong Village, Welkom, 9459
Welkom, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 2645, Rheederpark Ext. 2, 9459
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
444712072
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.