Sonskyn Intermediate School
Marydale, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (pxl)
About Sonskyn Intermediate School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sonskyn Intermediate School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
Sonskyn Intermediate School 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
Sonskyn 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, Sonskyn Intermediate School reported a total enrollment of 631 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Sonskyn Intermediate School is situated in Marydale, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality, under the Siyathemba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Oor Street Marydale, 8910. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 50 Marydale 8910.
Curriculum & Academics
Sonskyn Intermediate School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sonskyn Intermediate School 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 church and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sonskyn 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Oor Street Marydale, 8910
Marydale, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 50 Marydale 8910
Phone
+27 54 871 0179Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300022306
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.