Eben Dönges Primary School
Bothaville, Free State · Lejweleputswa
About Eben Dönges Primary School
A public institution, Eben Dönges Primary School functions as a primary school located in Bothaville, Free State. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Lejweleputswa education district. For the 2025 academic year, 303 learners were enrolled, taught by 22 educators at a ratio of 14:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Eben Dönges Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Eben Dönges Primary School 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
Eben Dönges 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, Eben Dönges Primary School reported a total enrollment of 303 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1, 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
Eben Dönges Primary School is situated in Bothaville, within the Free State province. The school falls under the Lejweleputswa education district, specifically within the 7 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nala, under the Nala local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Prellerstraat 83, Bothaville, 9660. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 343, 9660.
Curriculum & Academics
Eben Dönges Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Eben Dönges Primary School 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 Eben Dönges 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Prellerstraat 83, Bothaville, 9660
Bothaville, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 343, 9660
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
440506324
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.