Qhayiyalethu Intermediate School
Kareedouw, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About Qhayiyalethu Intermediate School
A public institution, Qhayiyalethu Intermediate School functions as a secondary school located in Kareedouw, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Sarah Baartman education district. For the 2025 academic year, 707 learners were enrolled, taught by 29 educators at a ratio of 24:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Qhayiyalethu 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
As a Q3 institution, Qhayiyalethu 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
Qhayiyalethu 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Qhayiyalethu Intermediate School reported a total enrollment of 707 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Qhayiyalethu Intermediate School is situated in Kareedouw, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cacadu District Municipality, under the Kouga Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: New Rest, Kareedouw, 6400. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 199, Kareedouw, 6400.
Curriculum & Academics
Qhayiyalethu Intermediate School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Qhayiyalethu 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 Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Qhayiyalethu 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
New Rest, Kareedouw, 6400
Kareedouw, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 199, Kareedouw, 6400
Phone
+27 42 245 1128Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100640
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.