Lowryville Intermediere Skool Intermediate School
📍 Colesberg, Northern Cape
Learners
1,189
Educators
38
Learners (2025)
218
Educators (2025)
14
Learner : Educator
15.6:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
N/A
About this school
Overview
Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School is a public intermediate school located in Colesberg, Northern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 218 learners and is staffed by 14 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 16:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) education district.
How it compares
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 4 other intermediate schools in Colesberg.
Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
15.6:1
vs 25.9:1 area average
Ranks 2nd of 5
Fees & funding
School fees
Status
No-Fee School
Indicative 2027 fee
R0 per year (no-fee school)
Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm 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 Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School for 2027?
Tuition at Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q1) by the Department of Basic Education in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 051 753 0046 for specifics.
Is Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School a no-fee school?
Yes, Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School is officially a no-fee school (Q1), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district. No tuition is charged to any of its 218 learners.
What is the quintile of Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School and what does it mean for fees?
As a Q1 public intermediate school in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district, Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School is funded entirely by the state under the no-fee policy applied to Quintiles 1 through 3.
Admissions
How to apply
To enrol your child at Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School, families in Northern Cape apply directly at the Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School school office. The exact Grade 4 entry (and other grade transfers) process in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School
Call 051 753 0046 to confirm whether Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Grootfontein Farm Colesberg, 9795 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 Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School is a no-fee school (Q1), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School. If declined, you may appeal at the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district office under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
Documents typically required
- 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 Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School for the next school year?
To apply to Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School. Northern Cape applications are made directly at the school office. For confirmation of available places, contact Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School via phone 051 753 0046.
What documents do I need to apply at Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School?
Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm 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 Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School (phone 051 753 0046) for any school-specific requirements.
Get in touch
Contact & location
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
300023306
Circuit
Unknown
Ward
99.0
Local municipality
Umsombomvu Local Municipality
District municipality
Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
Nearby