Ngcaka Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Ngcaka Combined School
As a public school, Ngcaka Combined School provides combined school education to learners in Phongolo, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Amajuba education district. The 2025 school year recorded 514 learners taught by 17 educators, achieving a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ngcaka 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, Ngcaka 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
Ngcaka 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, Ngcaka Combined School reported a total enrollment of 514 learners with a teaching staff of 17 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
Ngcaka Combined School is situated in Phongolo, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Umzinyashana circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Emadlangeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Rondehoek Farm, Kwambombo Area, Utrech, 2980. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 215, Utrecht, 2980.
Curriculum & Academics
Ngcaka Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ngcaka 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ngcaka 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
Rondehoek Farm, Kwambombo Area, Utrech, 2980
Postal
P.o. Box 215, Utrecht, 2980
Phone
+27 72 543 7009Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500227513
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.