Ixopo Village Intermediate School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Ixopo Village Intermediate School
Operating as a public institution, Ixopo Village Intermediate School is a combined school located in Behind Fairview Community Hall within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1390 learners taught by 39 educators, achieving a ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ixopo Village Intermediate School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Ixopo Village 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
Ixopo Village 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, Ixopo Village Intermediate School reported a total enrollment of 1,390 learners with a teaching staff of 39 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
Ixopo Village Intermediate School is situated in Behind Fairview Community Hall, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Miskoffil circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ixopo Main Street, Fairview Settlement, Ixopo, 3276. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 99, Ixopo, 3276.
Curriculum & Academics
Ixopo Village Intermediate School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ixopo Village Intermediate School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of 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 Ixopo Village 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
Ixopo Main Street, Fairview Settlement, Ixopo, 3276
Postal
P.o. Box 99, Ixopo, 3276
Phone
+27 83 694 2652Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500170274
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.