Schonkenville Intermediate School
Parys, Free State · Fezile Dabi
About Schonkenville Intermediate School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Schonkenville Intermediate 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, Schonkenville 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
Schonkenville 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, Schonkenville Intermediate School reported a total enrollment of 1,036 learners with a teaching staff of 33 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Schonkenville Intermediate School is situated in Parys (Schonkenville), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Fezile Dabi education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ngwathe, under the Ngwathe local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 42 Second Street, Schonkenville, Parys, 9585. For postal correspondence, use: Second Street 42, Schonkenville, 9585.
Curriculum & Academics
Schonkenville Intermediate School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Schonkenville 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 Schonkenville 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
42 Second Street, Schonkenville, Parys, 9585
Parys, Free State
Postal
Second Street 42, Schonkenville, 9585
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
443011262
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.