Nhlakanipho Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Nhlakanipho Combined School
Serving the KwaZulu-Natal community in KwaZulu-Natal, Nhlakanipho Combined School operates as a public combined school. The school is administered under the Zululand education district. In 2025, the school reported 645 learners and 20 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nhlakanipho 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, Nhlakanipho 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
Nhlakanipho 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, Nhlakanipho Combined School reported a total enrollment of 645 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Nhlakanipho Combined School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Dumbe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Edumbe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Mangosuthu Village, Paul Pietersburg, 3180. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 581, Paulpietersburg, 3180.
Curriculum & Academics
Nhlakanipho Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic 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 Nhlakanipho 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
Mangosuthu Village, Paul Pietersburg, 3180
Postal
P.o. Box 581, Paulpietersburg, 3180
Phone
+27 79 229 8020Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500401376
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.