Qibing Secondary School
Wepener, Free State · Motheo
About Qibing Secondary School
A public secondary school serving the Wepener community in Free State, Qibing Secondary School operates under the Motheo education district. The school recorded 917 learners and 31 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Qibing 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, Qibing 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
Qibing 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, Qibing Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 917 learners with a teaching staff of 31 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
Qibing Secondary School is situated in Wepener (Qibing), 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: 1633 Fick Street, Qibing, Wepener, 9944. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 158, Qibing, 9944.
Curriculum & Academics
Qibing Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Qibing 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 Qibing 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
1633 Fick Street, Qibing, Wepener, 9944
Wepener, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 158, Qibing, 9944
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
444802025
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.