Kakamas Intermediate School
Kakamas, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)
About Kakamas Intermediate School
Kakamas Intermediate School is classified as a public secondary school serving the Kakamas area of Northern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district. For the 2025 academic year, 987 learners were enrolled, taught by 32 educators at a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kakamas Intermediate School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Kakamas Intermediate School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Kakamas 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Kakamas Intermediate School reported a total enrollment of 987 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Kakamas Intermediate School is situated in Kakamas, 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: 1648 Rand Street, Langeverwaght, Kakamas, 8870. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 450 Kakamas 8870.
Curriculum & Academics
Kakamas Intermediate School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kakamas 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 doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Kakamas 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
1648 Rand Street, Langeverwaght, Kakamas, 8870
Kakamas, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 450 Kakamas 8870
Phone
+27 54 431 1556Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300043303
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.