Pongola Intermediate School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Pongola Intermediate School
Operating as a public institution, Pongola Intermediate School is a combined school located in Next To Pongola Cemetry within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Zululand education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1482 learners taught by 39 educators, achieving a ratio of 38:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Pongola 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, Pongola 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
Pongola 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, Pongola Intermediate School reported a total enrollment of 1,482 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, 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
Pongola Intermediate School is situated in Next To Pongola Cemetry, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Ncotshane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Uphongolo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Transkloof Esigungwini, Pongola, Phongola, 3170. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 169, Pongola, 3170.
Curriculum & Academics
Pongola Intermediate School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Pongola 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Pongola 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
Transkloof Esigungwini, Pongola, Phongola, 3170
Postal
P.o. Box 169, Pongola, 3170
Phone
+27 76 626 0336Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500250897
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.