Bedlane Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Bedlane Combined School
Operating as a public institution, Bedlane Combined School is a combined school located in Nkwalini within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district. The 2025 school year recorded 242 learners taught by 9 educators, achieving a ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bedlane Combined School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Bedlane Combined 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
Bedlane Combined School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Bedlane Combined School reported a total enrollment of 242 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Bedlane Combined School is situated in Nkwalini, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Obuka circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Mthonjaneni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Near Nkwalini Store, Melmoth, 3816. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1, Nkwalini, 3816.
Curriculum & Academics
Bedlane Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bedlane Combined 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 KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bedlane Combined 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
Near Nkwalini Store, Melmoth, 3816
Postal
Private Bag X1, Nkwalini, 3816
Phone
+27 73 469 0231Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500106782
Department of Basic Education
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.