Primary Public No Fee Q1

Tlotliso Primary School

Qibing, Wepener, Free State

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Learners (2025)
973
Educators (2025)
31
Learner : Educator
31.4:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
N/A
About this school

Overview

Tlotliso is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Qibing, Wepener, Free State, South Africa. It currently enrols 973 learners and is staffed by 31 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 31:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Motheo education district.

EMIS
444802099
Phase
Primary
Sector
Public
Quintile
Q1
Learners (2025)
973
Province
Free State
How it compares

Benchmark against nearby schools

Compared with 176 other primary schools in Motheo.

Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
31.4:1
vs 28.9:1 area average
Ranks 101st of 177
Fees & funding

School fees

Status
No-Fee School
Indicative 2027 fee
R0 per year (no-fee school)

Tlotliso charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.

Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.

Fee questions

How much are school fees at Tlotliso for 2027?

Tlotliso is a no-fee public primary school (Grades R–7) in Qibing, Qibing, Free State, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 973 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and excursions. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, contact the school office.

Is Tlotliso a no-fee school?

Tlotliso is classified no-fee under Q1 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Qibing, Qibing, Free State. Parents pay no tuition fees.

What is the quintile of Tlotliso and what does it mean for fees?

Tlotliso is a Q1 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Qibing, Qibing, Free State community in the Motheo district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.

Admissions

How to apply

To enrol your child at Tlotliso, families in Free State apply directly at the Tlotliso school office. The exact Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) process in the Motheo education district is summarised below.

  1. 1
    Confirm availability with Tlotliso

    Contact Tlotliso directly to confirm whether places are available for the year you're applying.

  2. 2
    Start the application

    Collect the official application form from 1632 Fick Street, Qibing, Qibing, WEPENER, 9944 or download it from the Free State Department of Education website.

  3. 3
    Submit your documents

    Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Tlotliso during the school's published admission window.

  4. 4
    Pay any required deposits or fees

    Tlotliso is a no-fee school (Q1), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.

  5. 5
    Confirm placement and enrol

    Wait for confirmation from Tlotliso. If declined, you may appeal at the Motheo district office under the Free State Department of Education.

Documents typically required
  • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
  • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
  • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
  • Latest school report
  • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
  • Road-to-Health booklet (Grade R / Grade 1 entry)

Admissions questions

How do I apply to Tlotliso for the next school year?

Tlotliso processes applications at the school office. Free State applications are submitted directly to the school during the announced admission period. Reach the school directly via the school office to confirm openings in the Motheo district.

What documents do I need to apply at Tlotliso?

When applying to Tlotliso, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by Tlotliso depending on the grade; confirm via the school office.

Get in touch

Contact & location

Address
1632 Fick Street, Qibing, Qibing, WEPENER, 9944
Postal address
PO BOX 120, Wepener, 9944
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
444802099
Circuit
12
Ward
4.0
Local municipality
Naledi Local Municipality
District municipality
Naledi
Section 21 status
Yes
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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