Public primary school

Batho Primary School

Mangaung, Bloemfontein, Free State

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Batho Primary School is a public primary school in Mangaung, Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 748 learners and 23 educators, about 32.5 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Free State (712 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School typePublic primary school
Official name (DBE)Batho P/S
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile3 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)748
Educators (2025)23
Learners per educator32.5 (province average 30.8)
Fewer learners per educator than 45% of 166 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number440304165

Address and location

Street address1283 Phatlhane Street, Mangaung, Mangaung, Bloemfontein, 9323
Postal addressPo Box 16049, Mangaung, 9323
Suburb / areaMangaung
TownBloemfontein
ProvinceFree State
Education districtMotheo
Circuit3
MunicipalityMangaung
Ward19
Former departmentDepartment of Education & Training(DET)

Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Free State open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Questions about Batho Primary School

Is Batho Primary School a public or private school?

Batho Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Batho Primary School charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.

How many learners are at Batho Primary School?

748 learners and 23 educators (about 32.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 45% of 166 similar schools in Free State.

What is the EMIS number of Batho Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 440304165.

Where is Batho Primary School?

1283 Phatlhane Street, Mangaung, Mangaung, Bloemfontein, 9323. It is in Mangaung, Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district.

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Morafe Primary School

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Legae Secondary School

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.