Lokothwayo Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Lokothwayo Combined School
Located in Machibini within KwaZulu-Natal, Lokothwayo Combined School is a public combined school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Uthukela education district. In 2025, the school reported 926 learners and 29 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Lokothwayo 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, Lokothwayo 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
Lokothwayo 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, Lokothwayo Combined School reported a total enrollment of 926 learners with a teaching staff of 29 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
Lokothwayo Combined School is situated in Machibini, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Sinethemba circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 343 Helpmekaar Road, Machibini, Ladysmith, 3370. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 9984, Ladysmith, 3370.
Curriculum & Academics
Lokothwayo Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Lokothwayo 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Lokothwayo 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
343 Helpmekaar Road, Machibini, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
Private Bag X 9984, Ladysmith, 3370
Phone
+27 73 202 4992Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500187479
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.