Hermannsburg Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Hermannsburg Combined School
A public institution, Hermannsburg Combined School functions as a secondary school located in Way Street, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Umzinyathi education district. For the 2025 academic year, 488 learners were enrolled, taught by 15 educators at a ratio of 33:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hermannsburg 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, Hermannsburg 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
Hermannsburg 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, Hermannsburg Combined School reported a total enrollment of 488 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Hermannsburg Combined School is situated in Way Street, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Umvozana circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Umvoti Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Hermannsburg Area, Greytown, 3258. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 18, Hermannsburg, 3258.
Curriculum & Academics
Hermannsburg Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hermannsburg 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 Hermannsburg 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
Hermannsburg Area, Greytown, 3258
Postal
P.o. Box 18, Hermannsburg, 3258
Phone
+27 72 134 6188Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500154808
Department of Basic Education
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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.