Public primary school

Botle Ba Thuto Primary School

Harasebei, Edenburg, Free State

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Botle Ba Thuto Primary School is a public primary school in Harasebei, Edenburg, Free State, in the Xhariep education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 787 learners and 23 educators, about 34.2 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 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 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)Botle Ba Thuto P/S
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile2 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)787
Educators (2025)23
Learners per educator34.2 (province average 30.8)
Fewer learners per educator than 27% of 121 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number441103256

Address and location

Street address1044 Veleko Street, Harasebei, Harasebei, Edenburg, 9908
Postal addressPo Box 54, Ha-Rasebei, 9908
Suburb / areaHarasebei
TownEdenburg
ProvinceFree State
Education districtXhariep
Circuit2
MunicipalityKopanong
Ward8
Former departmentFsdoe

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 Botle Ba Thuto Primary School

Is Botle Ba Thuto Primary School a public or private school?

Botle Ba Thuto Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Botle Ba Thuto Primary School charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.

How many learners are at Botle Ba Thuto Primary School?

787 learners and 23 educators (about 34.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 27% of 121 similar schools in Free State.

What is the EMIS number of Botle Ba Thuto Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 441103256.

Where is Botle Ba Thuto Primary School?

1044 Veleko Street, Harasebei, Harasebei, Edenburg, 9908. It is in Harasebei, Edenburg, Free State, in the Xhariep education district.

Schools near Botle Ba Thuto Primary School

Edenburg Combined School

Edenburg, Free State 1.5 km

PublicCombinedQuintile 1No fees
100.0% matric 2025

382 learners

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