Rocklands Intermediate Farm School
Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Rocklands Intermediate Farm School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Rocklands Intermediate Farm 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, Rocklands Intermediate Farm 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
Rocklands Intermediate Farm 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Rocklands Intermediate Farm School reported a total enrollment of 1,153 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Rocklands Intermediate Farm School is situated in Kariega (Uitenhage Farms), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay, under the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 124 Elandsrivier Road, Rocklands, Kariega, 6230. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1395, Rocklands, Uitenhage, 6230.
Curriculum & Academics
Rocklands Intermediate Farm School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Rocklands Intermediate Farm 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 Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Rocklands Intermediate Farm 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
124 Elandsrivier Road, Rocklands, Kariega, 6230
Kariega, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 1395, Rocklands, Uitenhage, 6230
Phone
+27 41 476 0235Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100657
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.