Oranje-Oewer Intermediêre Skool
Upington, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)
About Oranje-Oewer Intermediêre Skool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Oranje-Oewer Intermediêre Skool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Oranje-Oewer Intermediêre Skool 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
Oranje-Oewer Intermediêre Skool 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, Oranje-Oewer Intermediêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 1,333 learners with a teaching staff of 41 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Oranje-Oewer Intermediêre Skool is situated in Upington (Null), 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, Progress, Upington, 8801. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 726 Upington 8800.
Curriculum & Academics
Oranje-Oewer Intermediêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Oranje-Oewer Intermediêre Skool 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 Oranje-Oewer Intermediêre Skool 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
Address
34 Keimoes, Progress, Upington, 8801
Upington, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 726 Upington 8800
Phone
+27 54 339 3625Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300041213
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.