Nkabane Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Nkabane Combined School
Situated in an urban part of Osizweni, KwaZulu-Natal, Nkabane Combined School functions as a public combined school within the Amajuba education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 516 learners with a teaching staff of 19, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nkabane Combined School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Nkabane 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
Nkabane 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, Nkabane Combined School reported a total enrollment of 516 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Nkabane Combined School is situated in Osizweni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Masakhane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Dannhauser Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Eastbourne Next To Clinic Farm, Osizweni, Newcastle, 2952. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X4017, Osizweni, 2952.
Curriculum & Academics
Nkabane Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nkabane 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 Nkabane 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
Eastbourne Next To Clinic Farm, Osizweni, Newcastle, 2952
Postal
Private Bag X4017, Osizweni, 2952
Phone
+27 73 958 8209Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500231287
Department of Basic Education
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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.