Qelo Secondary School

Qelo Secondary School is a public special needs school in Ramahutsi, Botshabelo, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 223 learners and 19 educators, about 11.7 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public special needs schools in Free State (274 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School type	Public special needs school
Official name (DBE)	Qelo S/S
Phase (DBE)	Special Needs School
Specialisation	Special Needs Education
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	223
Educators (2025)	19
Learners per educator	11.7 (province average 9.2)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	440602039

Address and location

Street address	270 D Section, Ramahutsi, Ramahutsi, Botshabelo, 9789
Postal address	Po Box 2006, Ramahutsi, 9789
Suburb / area	Ramahutsi
Town	Botshabelo
Province	Free State
Education district	Motheo
Municipality	Mangaung
Ward	35
Former department	Department of Education & Training(DET)

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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.