Hlonipha Intermediate School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Hlonipha Intermediate School
In the rural area of Helpmekaar Road, KwaZulu-Natal, Hlonipha Intermediate School operates as a public combined school within the Umzinyathi education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 171 learners with a teaching staff of 7, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hlonipha 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, Hlonipha 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
Hlonipha Intermediate School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Hlonipha Intermediate School reported a total enrollment of 171 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Hlonipha Intermediate School is situated in Helpmekaar Road, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Endumeni Central circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Endumeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kameelkop Farm, Wasbank, 2920. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 177, Wasbank, 2920.
Curriculum & Academics
Hlonipha Intermediate School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hlonipha 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
Kameelkop Farm, Wasbank, 2920
Postal
P.o. Box 177, Wasbank, 2920
Phone
+27 83 741 3918Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500157398
Department of Basic Education
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.