Mahlatswetsa Primary School
Excelsior, Free State · Motheo
About Mahlatswetsa Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mahlatswetsa Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Mahlatswetsa 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
Mahlatswetsa 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, Mahlatswetsa Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,010 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Mahlatswetsa Primary School is situated in Excelsior, within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district, specifically within the 10 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mantsopa, under the Mantsopa local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 266 Mahlatswetsa, Excelsior, 9760. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 15, 9760.
Curriculum & Academics
Mahlatswetsa Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mahlatswetsa 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 Mahlatswetsa 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
266 Mahlatswetsa, Excelsior, 9760
Excelsior, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 15, 9760
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
440607296
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.