Metsimaphodi Secondary School
Dewetsdorp, Free State · Motheo
About Metsimaphodi Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Metsimaphodi Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Metsimaphodi Secondary 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
Metsimaphodi Secondary 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, Metsimaphodi Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,121 learners with a teaching staff of 33 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
Metsimaphodi Secondary School is situated in Dewetsdorp, within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district, specifically within the 12 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Naledi, under the Naledi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1274 Ramanamane Street, Dewetsdorp, 9940. For postal correspondence, use: Ramanamane Street 1274, 9940.
Curriculum & Academics
Metsimaphodi Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Metsimaphodi Secondary 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 Metsimaphodi Secondary 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
1274 Ramanamane Street, Dewetsdorp, 9940
Dewetsdorp, Free State
Postal
Ramanamane Street 1274, 9940
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
441002074
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.