Gqamnjengelanga Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Gqamnjengelanga Combined School
A public institution, Gqamnjengelanga Combined School functions as a combined school located in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Zululand education district. For the 2025 academic year, 363 learners were enrolled, taught by 10 educators at a ratio of 36:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gqamnjengelanga Combined School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Gqamnjengelanga 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
Gqamnjengelanga 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, Gqamnjengelanga Combined School reported a total enrollment of 363 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Gqamnjengelanga Combined School is situated in Pongola, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Ncotshane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Uphongolo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kwa Shoba Area, Pongola, Phongola, 3170. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1589, Pongola, 3170.
Curriculum & Academics
Gqamnjengelanga Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gqamnjengelanga Combined School 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 govt other and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Gqamnjengelanga 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
Kwa Shoba Area, Pongola, Phongola, 3170
Postal
P.o. Box 1589, Pongola, 3170
Phone
+27 34 413 1229Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500151330
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.