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Kakamas Intermediate School

Public combined school · Kakamas, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district (Unknown circuit)

In Kakamas, Kakamas Intermediate School operates as a public combined school. Its most recent matric class posted a 71.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Kakamas Intermediate School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Kakamas Intermediate School is a public combined school serving families in and around Kakamas. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

987
Learners
32
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Kakamas Intermediate School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Kakamas Intermediate School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 159 matric candidates from Kakamas Intermediate School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 71.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231358462.2%
20241399467.6%
202515911371.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kakamas Intermediate School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9777.8%
Mathematical Literacy1315642.7%
Physical Sciences9666.7%
Life Sciences391948.7%
Accounting66100.0%
Economics13753.8%
Geography533260.4%
History1149381.6%
English First Additional Language14013898.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district with Kakamas Intermediate School.

  • Westerkim Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kakamas Intermediate School, 1,570 compared with 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kakamas Intermediate School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Kakamas Intermediate School, 1,526 compared with 987, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Assmang Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against Kakamas Intermediate School's 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kakamas Intermediate School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Die Kuil Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Kakamas Intermediate School, at 1,377 learners; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Kakamas Intermediate School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School is a similar size to Kakamas Intermediate School, with 1,353 learners against 987; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kakamas Intermediate School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.4% against Kakamas Intermediate School's 71.1%.

Kakamas

Zooming into Kakamas, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kakamas Intermediate School.

  • Oranje-Suid Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kakamas Intermediate School, at 863 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kakamas Intermediate School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Kakamas Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kakamas Intermediate School, at 846 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kakamas Intermediate School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Cillie (NGK) Primary School teaches fewer learners than Kakamas Intermediate School, 501 compared with 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kakamas Intermediate School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Perde-Eiland (NGK) Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 398 learners against Kakamas Intermediate School's 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kakamas Intermediate School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Primary School Sentraal Kakamas teaches fewer learners than Kakamas Intermediate School, 331 compared with 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kakamas Intermediate School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1648 Rand Street, Langeverwaght, Kakamas, 8870
Postal
Po Box 450 Kakamas 8870
Telephone
054 431 1556
EMIS number
300043303

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kakamas Intermediate School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Kakamas Intermediate School directly, on 054 431 1556, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kakamas Intermediate School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Kakamas Intermediate School the best school in Kakamas?
Kakamas Intermediate School's most recent matric pass rate was 71.1%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Kakamas besides Kakamas Intermediate School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kakamas, including Oranje-Suid Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at Kakamas Intermediate School?
Kakamas Intermediate School reported 987 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Kakamas Intermediate School?
Yes, Kakamas Intermediate School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Kakamas Intermediate School's matric results like?
Kakamas Intermediate School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71.1%, in 2025. That's up from 62.2% in 2023.
Is Kakamas Intermediate School a public or private school?
Kakamas Intermediate School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kakamas Intermediate School?
You can call 054 431 1556. It is located at 1648 Rand Street, Langeverwaght, Kakamas, 8870.
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