Public primary school

Khotso Primary School

Masilo, Theunissen, Free State

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Khotso Primary School is a public primary school in Masilo, Theunissen, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 054 learners and 30 educators, about 35.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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)Khotso P/S
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile2 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 054
Educators (2025)30
Learners per educator35.1 (province average 30.8)
Fewer learners per educator than 15% of 121 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number444008050

Address and location

Street address923, Masilo, Masilo, Theunissen, 9410
Postal addressPo Box 6, Masilo, 9410
Suburb / areaMasilo
TownTheunissen
ProvinceFree State
Education districtLejweleputswa
Circuit5
MunicipalityMasilonyana
Ward7
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 Khotso Primary School

Is Khotso Primary School a public or private school?

Khotso Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Khotso 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 Khotso Primary School?

1 054 learners and 30 educators (about 35.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 15% of 121 similar schools in Free State.

What is the EMIS number of Khotso Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 444008050.

Where is Khotso Primary School?

923, Masilo, Masilo, Theunissen, 9410. It is in Masilo, Theunissen, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district.

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Concordia Secondary School

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