Tsakani Primary School
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Public primary school
Lemotso Primary School
New Stands, Welkom, Free State
Lemotso Primary School is a public primary school in New Stands, Welkom, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 433 learners and 40 educators, about 35.8 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 type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Official name (DBE) | Lemotso P/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 433 |
| Educators (2025) | 40 |
| Learners per educator | 35.8 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 12% of 121 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 444712125 |
Address and location
| Street address | 25992 Joe Slovo Road, New Stands, New Stands, Welkom, 9460 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 2454, Thabong, 9460 |
| Suburb / area | New Stands |
| Town | Welkom |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Lejweleputswa |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | Matjhabeng |
| Ward | 12 |
| 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 Lemotso Primary School
Is Lemotso Primary School a public or private school?
Lemotso Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Lemotso 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 Lemotso Primary School?
1 433 learners and 40 educators (about 35.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 12% of 121 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Lemotso Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 444712125.
Where is Lemotso Primary School?
25992 Joe Slovo Road, New Stands, New Stands, Welkom, 9460. It is in New Stands, Welkom, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district.
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