Phitshana Primary School
Heilbron, Free State · Fezile Dabi
About Phitshana Primary School
Phitshana Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Heilbron area of Free State. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Fezile Dabi education district. For the 2025 academic year, 677 learners were enrolled, taught by 21 educators at a ratio of 32:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Phitshana Primary 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, Phitshana 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
Phitshana 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, Phitshana Primary School reported a total enrollment of 677 learners with a teaching staff of 21 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
Phitshana Primary 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: 334 Mbethe Street, Phiritona, Heilbron, 9650. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 463, Phiritona, 9650.
Curriculum & Academics
Phitshana Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Phitshana 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 Phitshana 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
334 Mbethe Street, Phiritona, Heilbron, 9650
Heilbron, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 463, Phiritona, 9650
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
441811184
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.