Old Mill School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Old Mill School
Situated in Nyala Park, KwaZulu-Natal, Old Mill School is a public secondary school overseen by the King Cetshwayo education district. The school recorded 1079 learners and 39 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Old Mill School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Old Mill School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Old Mill 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, Old Mill School reported a total enrollment of 1,079 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Old Mill School is situated in Nyala Park, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ngwelezane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umhlathuze Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 16 Warbler Way, Nyala Park, Empangeni, 3880. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 754, Empangeni, 3880.
Curriculum & Academics
Old Mill School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Old Mill 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 Old Mill 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
16 Warbler Way, Nyala Park, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
P.o. Box 754, Empangeni, 3880
Phone
+27 35 792 4880Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500243608
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.