Egqumaweni Intermediate School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Egqumaweni Intermediate School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Egqumaweni 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, Egqumaweni 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
Egqumaweni 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, Egqumaweni Intermediate School reported a total enrollment of 29 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 7:1, 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
Egqumaweni Intermediate School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Bethany circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Okhahlamba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Baoweni Farm, Ladysmith, 3370. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3622, Ladysmith, 3370.
Curriculum & Academics
Egqumaweni Intermediate School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Egqumaweni 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by farm.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Egqumaweni 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
Baoweni Farm, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o. Box 3622, Ladysmith, 3370
Phone
+27 72 871 3114Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500127391
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.