Overview
Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School is a public intermediate school located in Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 547 learners and is staffed by 19 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 29:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q2. It falls within the Zf Mgcawu (Zfm) education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 21 other intermediate schools in Upington.
School fees
Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.
Public intermediate school; fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School for 2027?
Tuition at Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q2) by the Department of Basic Education in the Zf Mgcawu (Zfm) district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 054 491 1062 for specifics.
Is Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School a no-fee school?
Yes, Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School is officially a no-fee school (Q2), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Zf Mgcawu (Zfm) district. No tuition is charged to any of its 547 learners.
What is the quintile of Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School and what does it mean for fees?
Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School is a Q2 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Upington, Northern Cape community in the Zf Mgcawu (Zfm) district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
Applications to Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School for Grade 4 entry (and other grade transfers) are submitted directly at the Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School school office in the Zf Mgcawu (Zfm) education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Northern Cape.
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Confirm availability with Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School
Call 054 491 1062 to confirm whether Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Kanoneiland, Kanoneiland Upington, Upington, 8806 or download it from the Northern Cape Department of Education website.
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Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School is a no-fee school (Q2), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School. If declined, you may appeal at the Zf Mgcawu (Zfm) district office under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School for the next school year?
To apply to Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School. Northern Cape applications are made directly at the school office. For confirmation of available places, contact Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School via phone 054 491 1062.
What documents do I need to apply at Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School?
Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Blaauwskop (Rc) Intermediate School (phone 054 491 1062) for any school-specific requirements.