Mfongosi Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Mfongosi Combined School
With EMIS number 500208754, Mfongosi Combined School is a public combined school located in Mfongosi Area, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the King Cetshwayo district. The 2025 academic year saw 354 enrolled learners instructed by 12 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mfongosi 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, Mfongosi 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
Mfongosi 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, Mfongosi Combined School reported a total enrollment of 354 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
Mfongosi Combined School is situated in Mfongosi Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Godide circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Nkandla Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mfongosi Area Near Mfongosi Police, Mfongosikwangono, Inkandla, 3855. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 118, Nkandla, 3855.
Curriculum & Academics
Mfongosi Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mfongosi 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 Mfongosi 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
Mfongosi Area Near Mfongosi Police, Mfongosikwangono, Inkandla, 3855
Postal
Private Bag X 118, Nkandla, 3855
Phone
+27 73 240 6770Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500208754
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.