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Caleb Motshabi Primary School
Bloemfontein, Free State
Caleb Motshabi Primary School is a public primary school in Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 292 learners and 38 educators, about 34 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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 type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Official name (DBE) | Caleb Motshabi P/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 292 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 34 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 34% of 166 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 445802193 |
Address and location
| Street address | 5031 Caleb Motshabi, Mafora, Bloemfontein, 9300 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Fgdgdfg 5031, 9300 |
| Town | Bloemfontein |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Motheo |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | Mangaung |
| Former department | Fsdoe |
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 Caleb Motshabi Primary School
Is Caleb Motshabi Primary School a public or private school?
Caleb Motshabi Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Caleb Motshabi 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 Caleb Motshabi Primary School?
1 292 learners and 38 educators (about 34 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 34% of 166 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Caleb Motshabi Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 445802193.
Where is Caleb Motshabi Primary School?
5031 Caleb Motshabi, Mafora, Bloemfontein, 9300. It is in Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district.
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