Jj Adams Intermediate School
Askham, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)
About Jj Adams Intermediate School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Jj Adams Intermediate School 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, Jj Adams 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
Jj Adams 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, Jj Adams Intermediate School reported a total enrollment of 479 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Jj Adams Intermediate School is situated in Askham, 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: 140 Stand Street, Kameelduin, Askham, 8814. For postal correspondence, use: Poskantoor Askham 8814.
Curriculum & Academics
Jj Adams Intermediate School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Jj Adams 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 Jj Adams 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
140 Stand Street, Kameelduin, Askham, 8814
Askham, Northern Cape
Postal
Poskantoor Askham 8814
Phone
+27 54 511 0141Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300041205
Department of Basic Education
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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.