Nqundu Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Nqundu Combined School
A public institution, Nqundu Combined School functions as a combined school located in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the King Cetshwayo education district. For the 2025 academic year, 517 learners were enrolled, taught by 17 educators at a ratio of 30:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nqundu 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, Nqundu 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
Nqundu 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, Nqundu Combined School reported a total enrollment of 517 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
Nqundu Combined School is situated in Nkandla, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ithala 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: Nontshiza Tearoom, Nkandla, 3855. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 241, Nkandla, 3855.
Curriculum & Academics
Nqundu Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nqundu 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 Nqundu 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
Nontshiza Tearoom, Nkandla, 3855
Postal
P.o. Box 241, Nkandla, 3855
Phone
+27 76 167 3487Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500237577
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.