Mhlanganyelwa Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Mhlanganyelwa Combined School
Mhlanganyelwa Combined School provides combined school education as a public school in Driefontein Area, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the Uthukela education district. In 2025, the school reported 742 learners and 20 educators, resulting in a ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mhlanganyelwa Combined School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Mhlanganyelwa 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
Mhlanganyelwa 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, Mhlanganyelwa Combined School reported a total enrollment of 742 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mhlanganyelwa Combined School is situated in Driefontein Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Klipriver 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: Hydeswood Road, Hopesland, Ladysmith, 3370. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3465, Ladysmith, 3370.
Curriculum & Academics
Mhlanganyelwa Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mhlanganyelwa 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mhlanganyelwa 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
Hydeswood Road, Hopesland, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o. Box 3465, Ladysmith, 3370
Phone
+27 73 515 6561Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500324194
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.