Witteberg S/s

Bethlehem, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana

Public Secondary School Q5

About Witteberg S/s

Witteberg S/s functions as a public secondary school in Bethlehem, Free State, falling within the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. The school recorded 809 learners and 38 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Witteberg 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

Witteberg 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

Witteberg 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, Witteberg S/s reported a total enrollment of 809 learners with a teaching staff of 38 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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

Witteberg S/s is situated in Bethlehem (Jordania), 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: Baartmanstraat, Jordania, Bethlehem, 9700. For postal correspondence, use: Hoërskool Witteberg 1, 9700.

Curriculum & Academics

Witteberg S/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Witteberg S/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 Witteberg 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

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Address

Baartmanstraat, Jordania, Bethlehem, 9700

Bethlehem, Free State

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Postal

Hoërskool Witteberg 1, 9700

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 809
Educators 38

Learner:Educator Ratio

21:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictThabo Mofutsanyana

EMIS Number

440101269

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.