Dorothea Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Dorothea Combined School
Dorothea Combined School provides combined school education as a public school in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the Amajuba education district. In 2025, the school reported 33 learners and 3 educators, resulting in a ratio of 11:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dorothea Combined School 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, Dorothea 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
Dorothea 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, Dorothea Combined School reported a total enrollment of 33 learners with a teaching staff of 3 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1, 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
Dorothea Combined School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Umzinyashana circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Emadlangeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Dorothea Farm, Paul Pietersburg, 3100. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 276, Vryheid, 3100.
Curriculum & Academics
Dorothea Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dorothea Combined School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Dorothea 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
Dorothea Farm, Paul Pietersburg, 3100
Postal
P.o. Box 276, Vryheid, 3100
Phone
+27 82 471 7393Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500123025
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.