Pella (rk) Intermediêre Skool

Pella, Northern Cape · Namakwa (nmk)

Public Intermediate School Q3

About Pella (rk) Intermediêre Skool

Pella (rk) Intermediêre Skool is classified as a public intermediate school serving the Pella area of Northern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Namakwa (nmk) education district. For the 2025 academic year, 457 learners were enrolled, taught by 16 educators at a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Pella (rk) Intermediêre Skool is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.

Fee Status

Pella (rk) Intermediêre Skool 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

Pella (rk) Intermediêre Skool 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Pella (rk) Intermediêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 457 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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

Pella (rk) Intermediêre Skool is situated in Pella, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Namakwa (nmk) education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Namakwa District Municipality, under the Khai-ma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: Katedraal Street Pella, 8891. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 64 Pella 8891.

Curriculum & Academics

Pella (rk) Intermediêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Pella (rk) Intermediêre Skool 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 church and the school buildings are owned by independent.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Pella (rk) Intermediêre Skool 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

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Address

Katedraal Street Pella, 8891

Pella, Northern Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 64 Pella 8891

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 457
Educators 16

Learner:Educator Ratio

29:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseIntermediate School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ3
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictNamakwa (nmk)

EMIS Number

300034308

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.