Thapelong Secondary School
Vanstadensrus, Free State · Motheo
About Thapelong Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thapelong 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, Thapelong 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
Thapelong 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, Thapelong Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 274 learners with a teaching staff of 10 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
Thapelong Secondary School is situated in Vanstadensrus (Thapelong), 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: 463 Thapelong Location, Thapelong, Vanstadensrus, 9945. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 90, Vanstadensrus, 9945.
Curriculum & Academics
Thapelong Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thapelong 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 Thapelong 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
463 Thapelong Location, Thapelong, Vanstadensrus, 9945
Vanstadensrus, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 90, Vanstadensrus, 9945
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
444802125
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.