Witsieshoek P/s
Phuthaditjhaba, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Witsieshoek P/s
Based in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, Witsieshoek P/s is a public primary school located in an urban setting under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1538 learners with a teaching staff of 42, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Witsieshoek P/s is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Witsieshoek 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
Witsieshoek 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, Witsieshoek P/s reported a total enrollment of 1,538 learners with a teaching staff of 42 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Witsieshoek P/s is situated in Phuthaditjhaba (Phuthaditjhaba), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 10 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Maluti A/A Phofung, under the Maluti A/A Phofung local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 8819 Cunukelo Street, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 13997, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870.
Curriculum & Academics
Witsieshoek P/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Witsieshoek 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 Witsieshoek 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
8819 Cunukelo Street, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870
Phuthaditjhaba, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 13997, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
445101266
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.