Mofulatshepe Primary School
Smithfield, Free State · Xhariep
About Mofulatshepe Primary School
In the urban area of Smithfield, Free State, Mofulatshepe Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Xhariep education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 593 learners with a teaching staff of 22, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 27:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mofulatshepe 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, Mofulatshepe 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
Mofulatshepe 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, Mofulatshepe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 593 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Mofulatshepe Primary School is situated in Smithfield (Mofulatshepe Location), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Xhariep education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mohokare, under the Mohokare local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 474 Johns Street, Mofulatshepe Location, Smithfield, 9966. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 148, Smithfield, 9966.
Curriculum & Academics
Mofulatshepe Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mofulatshepe 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 Mofulatshepe 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
474 Johns Street, Mofulatshepe Location, Smithfield, 9966
Smithfield, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 148, Smithfield, 9966
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
443803112
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.