Oppermans Intermediate School
Koffiefontein, Free State · Xhariep
About Oppermans Intermediate School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Oppermans 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, Oppermans 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
Oppermans 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, Oppermans Intermediate School reported a total enrollment of 220 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Oppermans Intermediate School is situated in Koffiefontein (Doornfontein), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Xhariep education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Letsemeng, under the Letsemeng local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Skoolstraat 64, Doornfontein, Koffiefontein, 9986. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 121, Koffiefontein, 9986.
Curriculum & Academics
Oppermans Intermediate School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Oppermans 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 Free State Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by state and the school buildings are owned by state.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Oppermans 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
Skoolstraat 64, Doornfontein, Koffiefontein, 9986
Koffiefontein, Free State
Postal
Posbus 121, Koffiefontein, 9986
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
442304249
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.