Dover Combined Farm School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Dover Combined Farm School
Dover Combined Farm School provides combined school education as a public school in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the King Cetshwayo education district. In 2025, the school reported 898 learners and 29 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dover Combined Farm School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Dover Combined Farm 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
Dover Combined Farm 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, Dover Combined Farm School reported a total enrollment of 898 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Dover Combined Farm School is situated in Empangeni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ngwelezane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umhlathuze Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Old Matuba Empangeni Road, Zsm Industrial, Empangeni, 3880. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 44, Empangeni, 3880.
Curriculum & Academics
Dover Combined Farm School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dover Combined Farm 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 farm.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Dover Combined Farm 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
Old Matuba Empangeni Road, Zsm Industrial, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
P.o. Box 44, Empangeni, 3880
Phone
+27 35 799 5022Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500123099
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.