Secondary Public No Fee Q1

Nampo Secondary School

Bothaville, Free State

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Learners (2025)
844
Educators (2025)
32
Learner : Educator
26.4:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
N/A
About this school

Overview

Nampo is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Bothaville, Free State, South Africa. It currently enrols 844 learners and is staffed by 32 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 26:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Fezile Dabi education district.

EMIS
440506229
Phase
Secondary
Sector
Public
Quintile
Q1
Learners (2025)
844
Province
Free State
How it compares

Benchmark against nearby schools

Compared with 5 other secondary schools in Bothaville.

Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
26.4:1
vs 28.5:1 area average
Ranks 2nd of 6
Fees & funding

School fees

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

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

Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.

Fee questions

How much are school fees at Nampo for 2027?

Nampo is a no-fee public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in Bothaville, Free State, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 844 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 Nampo a no-fee school?

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

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

As a Q1 public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in the Fezile Dabi district, Nampo is funded entirely by the state under the no-fee policy applied to Quintiles 1 through 3.

Admissions

How to apply

Nampo accepts applications directly at the Nampo school office in the Fezile Dabi education district. The steps and documents required for Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) are detailed below.

  1. 1
    Confirm availability with Nampo

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

  2. 2
    Start the application

    Collect the official application form from Rustig, , , BOTHAVILLE, 9660 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 Nampo during the school's published admission window.

  4. 4
    Pay any required deposits or fees

    Nampo 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 Nampo. If declined, you may appeal at the Fezile Dabi 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)
  • Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
  • Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)

Admissions questions

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

Nampo 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 Fezile Dabi district.

What documents do I need to apply at Nampo?

When applying to Nampo, 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 Nampo depending on the grade; confirm via the school office.

Get in touch

Contact & location

Address
Rustig, , , BOTHAVILLE, 9660
Postal address
PO BOX 345, Bothaville, 9660
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
440506229
Circuit
6
Ward
8.0
Local municipality
Moqhaka
District municipality
Moqhaka
Section 21 status
Yes
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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