Public primary school

Kgauhelo Primary School

49 Mmamahabane, Ventersburg, Free State

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Kgauhelo Primary School is a public primary school in 49 Mmamahabane, Ventersburg, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 831 learners and 26 educators, about 32 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 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 typePublic primary school
Official name (DBE)Kgauhelo P/S
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)831
Educators (2025)26
Learners per educator32 (province average 30.8)
Fewer learners per educator than 34% of 210 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number444206242

Address and location

Street addressKgauhelo Public School, 49 Mmamahabane, 49 Mmamahabane, Ventersburg, 9450
Postal addressPo Box 74, P.O Box 74, 9450
Suburb / area49 Mmamahabane
TownVentersburg
ProvinceFree State
Education districtLejweleputswa
Circuit3
MunicipalityMatjhabeng
Ward1
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 Kgauhelo Primary School

Is Kgauhelo Primary School a public or private school?

Kgauhelo Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Kgauhelo 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 Kgauhelo Primary School?

831 learners and 26 educators (about 32 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 34% of 210 similar schools in Free State.

What is the EMIS number of Kgauhelo Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 444206242.

Where is Kgauhelo Primary School?

Kgauhelo Public School, 49 Mmamahabane, 49 Mmamahabane, Ventersburg, 9450. It is in 49 Mmamahabane, Ventersburg, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district.

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