Kalksloot Intermediate School
Upington, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)
About Kalksloot Intermediate School
Kalksloot Intermediate School functions as a public intermediate school in Upington, Northern Cape, falling within the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district. The school recorded 714 learners and 21 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kalksloot 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
Kalksloot 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
Kalksloot 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, Kalksloot Intermediate School reported a total enrollment of 714 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Kalksloot Intermediate School is situated in Upington (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 Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 8 Druiwe Street, Kalksloot, Upington, 8808. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1420 Upington 8800.
Curriculum & Academics
Kalksloot Intermediate School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kalksloot 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 Kalksloot 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
8 Druiwe Street, Kalksloot, Upington, 8808
Upington, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 1420 Upington 8800
Phone
+27 54 491 3407Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300042304
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.