Ethangeni Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Ethangeni Combined School
Ethangeni Combined School functions as a public combined school in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, falling within the Umzinyathi education district. The school recorded 1064 learners and 40 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ethangeni Combined School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Ethangeni Combined School 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
Ethangeni 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, Ethangeni Combined School reported a total enrollment of 1,064 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Ethangeni Combined School is situated in , 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: 44 Cornwell Street, Sibongile, Dundee, 3000. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1862, Dundee, 3000.
Curriculum & Academics
Ethangeni Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ethangeni 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ethangeni 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
44 Cornwell Street, Sibongile, Dundee, 3000
Postal
P.o. Box 1862, Dundee, 3000
Phone
+27 34 218 1925Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500311910
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.