Masaleng Primary School
Ficksburg, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Masaleng Primary School
Located in Ficksburg within Free State, Masaleng Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. In 2025, the school reported 1183 learners and 35 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Masaleng 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, Masaleng 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
Masaleng 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, Masaleng Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,183 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Masaleng Primary School is situated in Ficksburg (Meqheleng), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Setsoto, under the Setsoto local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1021/2 Meqheleng, Meqheleng, Ficksburg, 9730. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 628, Meqheleng, 9730.
Curriculum & Academics
Masaleng Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Masaleng 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 Masaleng 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
1021/2 Meqheleng, Meqheleng, Ficksburg, 9730
Ficksburg, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 628, Meqheleng, 9730
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
441407110
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.