Mabhila Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Mabhila Combined School
In the rural area of Cato Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal, Mabhila Combined School operates as a public combined school within the Pinetown education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 360 learners with a teaching staff of 12, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mabhila 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, Mabhila 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
Mabhila 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, Mabhila Combined School reported a total enrollment of 360 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Mabhila Combined School is situated in Cato Ridge, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Inchanga circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kwadenge Area, Kwaximba, Catoridge, 3680. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 21043, Cato Ridge, 3680.
Curriculum & Academics
Mabhila Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mabhila 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 Mabhila 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
Kwadenge Area, Kwaximba, Catoridge, 3680
Postal
P.o. Box 21043, Cato Ridge, 3680
Phone
+27 6693700Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500190032
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.