Mertoun Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Mertoun Combined School
Mertoun Combined School (EMIS 500208014) serves the Dungamanzi Area community as a public combined school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district. The 2025 school year recorded 664 learners taught by 20 educators, achieving a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mertoun 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, Mertoun 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
Mertoun 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, Mertoun Combined School reported a total enrollment of 664 learners with a teaching staff of 20 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
Mertoun Combined School is situated in Dungamanzi Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Bhambatha circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Msinga Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Dundee Tugela Ferry Road, Kwakopi Tugela Ferry, 3010. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 6028, Tugela Ferry, 3020.
Curriculum & Academics
Mertoun Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mertoun 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mertoun 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
Dundee Tugela Ferry Road, Kwakopi Tugela Ferry, 3010
Postal
P.o. Box 6028, Tugela Ferry, 3020
Phone
+27 72 212 9992Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500208014
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.