Dr Sello Primary School
Viljoenskroon, Free State · Fezile Dabi
About Dr Sello Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dr Sello Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Dr Sello Primary School 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
Dr Sello Primary School 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Dr Sello Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,254 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Dr Sello Primary School is situated in Viljoenskroon (Phahameng), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Fezile Dabi education district, specifically within the 6 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Moqhaka, under the Moqhaka local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 8353 Evans Park, Phahameng, Viljoenskroon, 9520. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 69, 9520.
Curriculum & Academics
Dr Sello Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dr Sello Primary School 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 Dr Sello Primary School 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
8353 Evans Park, Phahameng, Viljoenskroon, 9520
Viljoenskroon, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 69, 9520
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
444306283
Department of Basic Education
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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.