Phiritona Secondary School
Heilbron, Free State · Fezile Dabi
About Phiritona Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Phiritona 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, Phiritona 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
Phiritona 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, Phiritona Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,237 learners with a teaching staff of 41 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Phiritona Secondary School is situated in Heilbron (Phiritona), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Fezile Dabi education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ngwathe, under the Ngwathe local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1003 Kgware Street, Phiritona, Heilbron, 9650. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 365, Phiritona, 9650.
Curriculum & Academics
Phiritona Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Phiritona 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 Phiritona 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
1003 Kgware Street, Phiritona, Heilbron, 9650
Heilbron, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 365, Phiritona, 9650
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
441811229
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.