Thebe Primary School
Mamafubedu, Petrus Steyn, Free State 799 m
Public primary school
Mamafubedu Primary School
Mamafubedu Township, Petrus Steyn, Free State
Mamafubedu Primary School is a public primary school in Mamafubedu Township, Petrus Steyn, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 619 learners and 26 educators, about 23.8 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 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) | Mamafubedu 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) | 619 |
| Educators (2025) | 26 |
| Learners per educator | 23.8 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 91% of 121 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 442710182 |
Address and location
| Street address | 704 Easter Village, Mamafubedu Township, Mamafubedu Township, Petrus Steyn, 9640 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 79, Mamafubedu Township, 9640 |
| Suburb / area | Mamafubedu Township |
| Town | Petrus Steyn |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Thabo Mofutsanyana |
| Circuit | 6 |
| Municipality | Nketoana |
| Ward | 2 |
| 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 Mamafubedu Primary School
Is Mamafubedu Primary School a public or private school?
Mamafubedu Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Mamafubedu 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 Mamafubedu Primary School?
619 learners and 26 educators (about 23.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 91% of 121 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Mamafubedu Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 442710182.
Where is Mamafubedu Primary School?
704 Easter Village, Mamafubedu Township, Mamafubedu Township, Petrus Steyn, 9640. It is in Mamafubedu Township, Petrus Steyn, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district.
Schools near Mamafubedu Primary School
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Petrus Steyn, Free State 1.0 km
64.9% matric 2025Kopano Ithuteng Intermediate School
Petrus Steyn, Free State 1.3 km
Kwetlisong Secondary School
Petrus Steyn, Free State 1.5 km
72.4% matric 2025Lehlomela Primary School
Mamafubedu, Petrus Steyn, Free State 1.5 km
Ja Malherbe Primary School
Petrus Steyn, Free State 1.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.