Enhlopheni Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Enhlopheni Combined School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Enhlopheni 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, Enhlopheni 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
Enhlopheni 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, Enhlopheni Combined School reported a total enrollment of 303 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Enhlopheni Combined School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Jama/babanango circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Nqutu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 34 R Enhlopheni Area, Vryheid East, Vryheid, 3100. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1314, Vryheid, 3100.
Curriculum & Academics
Enhlopheni Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Enhlopheni 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Enhlopheni 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
34 R Enhlopheni Area, Vryheid East, Vryheid, 3100
Postal
P.o. Box 1314, Vryheid, 3100
Phone
+27 76 941 5584Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500137233
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.