Drakensberg Boys Choir
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Drakensberg Boys Choir
Located in Champagne Valley within KwaZulu-Natal, Drakensberg Boys Choir is a independent combined school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Uthukela education district. In 2025, the school reported 53 learners and 4 educators, resulting in a ratio of 13:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Drakensberg Boys Choir is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Drakensberg Boys Choir 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, Drakensberg Boys Choir reported a total enrollment of 53 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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
Drakensberg Boys Choir is situated in Champagne Valley, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Loskop circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Okhahlamba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Champagne Valley, Cathkin Park, 3340. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X20, Winterton, 3340.
Curriculum & Academics
Drakensberg Boys Choir is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Drakensberg Boys Choir was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department 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 private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Drakensberg Boys Choir 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Champagne Valley, Cathkin Park, 3340
Postal
Private Bag X20, Winterton, 3340
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500123358
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.