The Grove Intermediate School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About The Grove Intermediate School
As a public school, The Grove Intermediate School provides combined school education to learners in Next To Riverside Farm, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district. The 2025 school year recorded 79 learners taught by 6 educators, achieving a ratio of 13:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
The Grove 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, The Grove 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
The Grove 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, The Grove Intermediate School reported a total enrollment of 79 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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
The Grove Intermediate School is situated in Next To Riverside Farm, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Mpofana circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Mpofana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Greytown Road, Mooi River, 3300. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 488, Mooiriver, 3300.
Curriculum & Academics
The Grove Intermediate School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
The Grove 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at The Grove 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
Greytown Road, Mooi River, 3300
Postal
P.o. Box 488, Mooiriver, 3300
Phone
+27 84 657 0676Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500280978
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.