Thembimfundo Primary School
Vrede, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Thembimfundo Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thembimfundo Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Thembimfundo 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
Thembimfundo 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, Thembimfundo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 780 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Thembimfundo Primary School is situated in Vrede (Thembalihle), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 13 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Phumelela, under the Phumelela local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1927 Shabangu Street, Thembalihle, Vrede, 9835. For postal correspondence, use: Shabangu Street 1927, Thembalihle, 9835.
Curriculum & Academics
Thembimfundo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thembimfundo 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 Thembimfundo 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
1927 Shabangu Street, Thembalihle, Vrede, 9835
Vrede, Free State
Postal
Shabangu Street 1927, Thembalihle, 9835
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
444510214
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.