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Public primary school
Diqhobong Primary School
Qwaqwa, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State
Diqhobong Primary School is a public primary school in Qwaqwa, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a intermediate school. In 2025 it had 356 learners and 14 educators, about 25.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Free State (712 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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 type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Official name (DBE) | Diqhobong P/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Intermediate School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 356 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 25.4 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 73% of 210 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 445105200 |
Address and location
| Street address | Metsi Matsho Village, Qwaqwa, Qwaqwa, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 5350, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866 |
| Suburb / area | Qwaqwa |
| Town | Phuthaditjhaba |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Thabo Mofutsanyana |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | Maluti a Phofung |
| Ward | 31 |
| Former department | Department 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 Diqhobong Primary School
Is Diqhobong Primary School a public or private school?
Diqhobong Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Diqhobong Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at Diqhobong Primary School?
356 learners and 14 educators (about 25.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 73% of 210 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Diqhobong Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 445105200.
Where is Diqhobong Primary School?
Metsi Matsho Village, Qwaqwa, Qwaqwa, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866. It is in Qwaqwa, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.