Laerskool Wilgenhoutsdrif
Grootdrink, Northern Cape
Public primary school
Grootdrink Intermediate School
Grootdrink, Northern Cape
Grootdrink Intermediate School is a public primary school in Grootdrink, Northern Cape, in the Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a intermediate school. In 2025 it had 665 learners and 22 educators, about 30.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Northern Cape (509 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Intermediate School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 665 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 30.2 (province average 29.4) Fewer learners per educator than 24% of 135 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 300043302 |
Address and location
| Street address | School Street Grootdrink, 8822 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 63 Grootdrink 8822 |
| Town | Grootdrink |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) |
| Municipality | !kheis Local Municipality |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Northern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Grootdrink Intermediate School
Is Grootdrink Intermediate School a public or private school?
Grootdrink Intermediate School is a public primary school.
Does Grootdrink Intermediate School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at Grootdrink Intermediate School?
665 learners and 22 educators (about 30.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 24% of 135 similar schools in Northern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Grootdrink Intermediate School?
Its EMIS number is 300043302.
Where is Grootdrink Intermediate School?
School Street Grootdrink, 8822. It is in Grootdrink, Northern Cape, in the Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) education district. Phone 054 741 0172.
Other schools in Grootdrink
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.