Vlugfontein Intermediêre Skool

Colesberg, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (pxl)

Public Intermediate School Q1 No Fee

About Vlugfontein Intermediêre Skool

Vlugfontein Intermediêre Skool (EMIS 300023217) serves the Colesberg community as a public intermediate school in Northern Cape. The school falls under the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district. The 2025 school year recorded 77 learners taught by 6 educators, achieving a ratio of 13:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Vlugfontein Intermediêre Skool 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, Vlugfontein Intermediêre Skool 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

Vlugfontein 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, supplies without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Vlugfontein Intermediêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 77 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

Vlugfontein Intermediêre Skool is situated in Colesberg (Null), 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: Vlugfontein Farm, Vlugfontein, Colesberg, 9795. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 344 Colesberg 9795.

Curriculum & Academics

Vlugfontein Intermediêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Vlugfontein 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by independent.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Vlugfontein 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
  • No-fee enrollment requirements
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

Vlugfontein Farm, Vlugfontein, Colesberg, 9795

Colesberg, Northern Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 344 Colesberg 9795

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 77
Educators 6

Learner:Educator Ratio

13:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseIntermediate School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictPixley Ka Seme (pxl)

EMIS Number

300023217

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.