Ebusi Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Ebusi Combined School
Ebusi Combined School functions as a public combined school in Wasbank, KwaZulu-Natal, falling within the Umzinyathi education district. The school recorded 982 learners and 31 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ebusi Combined 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, Ebusi 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
Ebusi 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, Ebusi Combined School reported a total enrollment of 982 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Ebusi Combined School is situated in Wasbank, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Endumeni Central circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Endumeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ruigtefontein, Ebusi, Wasbank, 2920. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 118, Wasbank, 2920.
Curriculum & Academics
Ebusi Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ebusi Combined School was historically administered under the New 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 govt education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ebusi 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
Ruigtefontein, Ebusi, Wasbank, 2920
Postal
P.o. Box 118, Wasbank, 2920
Phone
+27 78 143 3575Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500327894
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.