Franciscus Intermediate School

Upington, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)

Public Intermediate School Q5

About Franciscus Intermediate School

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Franciscus Intermediate School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.

Fee Status

Franciscus Intermediate School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.

Section 21 Status

Franciscus Intermediate 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Franciscus Intermediate School reported a total enrollment of 1,008 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Franciscus Intermediate School is situated in Upington, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Zf Mgcawu District Municipality, under the Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: 34 Keimoes Road, Extension, Upington, 8801. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 214 Upington 8800.

Curriculum & Academics

Franciscus Intermediate School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Franciscus Intermediate School 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 doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Franciscus 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
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

34 Keimoes Road, Extension, Upington, 8801

Upington, Northern Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 214 Upington 8800

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,008
Educators 29

Learner:Educator Ratio

35:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseIntermediate School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictZf Mgcawu (zfm)

EMIS Number

300041202

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.