Schmidtsdrift Bathlaping Intermediate School
Kimberley, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (fb)
About Schmidtsdrift Bathlaping Intermediate School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Schmidtsdrift Bathlaping 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, Schmidtsdrift Bathlaping 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
Schmidtsdrift Bathlaping Intermediate School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Schmidtsdrift Bathlaping Intermediate School reported a total enrollment of 259 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Schmidtsdrift Bathlaping Intermediate School is situated in Kimberley, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Frances Baard (fb) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Frances Baard District Municipality, under the Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Rural Area, Schmidtsdrift, Kimberley, 8300. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1004 Kimberley 8300.
Curriculum & Academics
Schmidtsdrift Bathlaping Intermediate School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Schmidtsdrift Bathlaping Intermediate School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. 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 Schmidtsdrift Bathlaping 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
Rural Area, Schmidtsdrift, Kimberley, 8300
Kimberley, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 1004 Kimberley 8300
Phone
+27 53 833 7226Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300016220
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.