Friersdale (Rk) Intermediate School
Keimoes, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)
About Friersdale (Rk) Intermediate School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Friersdale (Rk) Intermediate School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Friersdale (Rk) Intermediate School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Friersdale (Rk) Intermediate School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Friersdale (Rk) Intermediate School reported a total enrollment of 778 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Friersdale (Rk) Intermediate School is situated in Keimoes (Null), within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zf Mgcawu District Municipality, under the Kai !garib Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Friersdale Mission Keimoes, 8860. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 812 Friersdale 8860.
Curriculum & Academics
Friersdale (Rk) Intermediate School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Friersdale (Rk) Intermediate School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by church and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Friersdale (Rk) Intermediate School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Friersdale Mission Keimoes, 8860
Keimoes, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 812 Friersdale 8860
Phone
+27 54 461 2033Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300042302
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.