Lindayiphi Intermediate School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Lindayiphi Intermediate School
A public institution, Lindayiphi Intermediate School functions as a combined school located in Mandeni, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ilembe education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1199 learners were enrolled, taught by 38 educators at a ratio of 32:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Lindayiphi 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, Lindayiphi 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
Lindayiphi 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, Lindayiphi Intermediate School reported a total enrollment of 1,199 learners with a teaching staff of 38 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Lindayiphi Intermediate School is situated in Mandeni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Mandeni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Mandeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Mhambuma Reserve, Isithebe, 4491. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 4873, Sundumbili, 4491.
Curriculum & Academics
Lindayiphi Intermediate School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Lindayiphi Intermediate School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Lindayiphi 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
Mhambuma Reserve, Isithebe, 4491
Postal
P.o. Box 4873, Sundumbili, 4491
Phone
+27 78 197 1540Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500342176
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.