St Philomena Intermediêre Skool
Onseepkans, Northern Cape · Namakwa (nmk)
About St Philomena Intermediêre Skool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St Philomena Intermediêre Skool 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, St Philomena Intermediêre Skool 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
St Philomena 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, St Philomena Intermediêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 318 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
St Philomena Intermediêre Skool is situated in Onseepkans, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Namakwa (nmk) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Namakwa District Municipality, under the Khai-ma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Onseepkans, Onseepkans Settlement 8892. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 29 Onseepkans 8892.
Curriculum & Academics
St Philomena Intermediêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St Philomena 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 church and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Philomena 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Onseepkans, Onseepkans Settlement 8892
Onseepkans, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 29 Onseepkans 8892
Phone
+27 54 331 3130Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300034310
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.