Wilgehof P/s

Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo

Public Primary School Q5

About Wilgehof P/s

Wilgehof P/s (EMIS 440303215) serves the Bloemfontein community as a public primary school in Free State. The school falls under the Motheo education district. The 2025 school year recorded 929 learners taught by 35 educators, achieving a ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Wilgehof P/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

Wilgehof P/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

Wilgehof 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, Wilgehof P/s reported a total enrollment of 929 learners with a teaching staff of 35 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

Wilgehof P/s is situated in Bloemfontein (Wilgehof), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Mangaung, under the Mangaung local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: Rose Avenue, Wilgehof, Bloemfontein, 9317. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 32971, Fichardtpark, 9317.

Curriculum & Academics

Wilgehof P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Wilgehof P/s was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Wilgehof 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
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

📍

Address

Rose Avenue, Wilgehof, Bloemfontein, 9317

Bloemfontein, Free State

📮

Postal

P.o. Box 32971, Fichardtpark, 9317

Share

Enrollment (2025)

Learners 929
Educators 35

Learner:Educator Ratio

27:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictMotheo

EMIS Number

440303215

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.