Tlokola Secondary School
Marquard, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Tlokola Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tlokola 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, Tlokola 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
Tlokola 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, Tlokola Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 932 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Tlokola Secondary School is situated in Marquard (Moemaneng), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Setsoto, under the Setsoto local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 883, Moemaneng, Marquard, 9610. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 184, Moemaneng, 9610.
Curriculum & Academics
Tlokola Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tlokola 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 Tlokola 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
883, Moemaneng, Marquard, 9610
Marquard, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 184, Moemaneng, 9610
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
442807155
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.