Intabazwe I/s
Harrismith, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Intabazwe I/s
With EMIS number 441705011, Intabazwe I/s is a public intermediate school located in Harrismith, Free State, operating within the Thabo Mofutsanyana district. The 2025 academic year saw 856 enrolled learners instructed by 24 educators, resulting in a ratio of 36:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Intabazwe I/s is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Intabazwe I/s 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
Intabazwe I/s 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Intabazwe I/s reported a total enrollment of 856 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Intabazwe I/s is situated in Harrismith (Intabazwe), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 7 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Maluti A/A Phofung, under the Maluti A/A Phofung local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 909 Ntshingila Drive, Intabazwe, Harrismith, 9880. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 714, Intabazwe, 9880.
Curriculum & Academics
Intabazwe I/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Intabazwe I/s was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Free State Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by state and the school buildings are owned by state.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Intabazwe I/s 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
909 Ntshingila Drive, Intabazwe, Harrismith, 9880
Harrismith, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 714, Intabazwe, 9880
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
441705011
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.