Nkarabeng Secondary School
Kestell, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Nkarabeng Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nkarabeng Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Nkarabeng 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
Nkarabeng 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, Nkarabeng Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 799 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Nkarabeng Secondary School is situated in Kestell (Kestell), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 9 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Maluti A/A Phofung, under the Maluti A/A Phofung local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1107 Tlholong, Kestell, 9860. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 84, Kestell, 9860.
Curriculum & Academics
Nkarabeng Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nkarabeng 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 Nkarabeng 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
1107 Tlholong, Kestell, 9860
Kestell, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 84, Kestell, 9860
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
440101190
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.