Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School
Colesberg, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (pxl)
About Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School
Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School functions as a public intermediate school in Colesberg, Northern Cape, falling within the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district. The school recorded 218 learners and 14 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm 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
Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School reported a total enrollment of 218 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1, 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
Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School is situated in Colesberg, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality, under the Umsombomvu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Grootfontein Farm Colesberg, 9795. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 151 Colesberg 9795.
Curriculum & Academics
Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm 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 Northern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm 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
Grootfontein Farm Colesberg, 9795
Colesberg, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 151 Colesberg 9795
Phone
+27 51 753 0046Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300023306
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.