Pivaan Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Pivaan Combined School
Situated in an rural part of Paulpietersburg, KwaZulu-Natal, Pivaan Combined School functions as a public primary school within the Zululand education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 78 learners with a teaching staff of 6, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 13:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Pivaan 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, Pivaan 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
Pivaan 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, Pivaan Combined School reported a total enrollment of 78 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Pivaan Combined School is situated in Paulpietersburg, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Bivane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Edumbe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 189 Site, Farm, Paul Pietersburg, 3180. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 319, Paulpietersburg, 3180.
Curriculum & Academics
Pivaan Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Pivaan 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 farm.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Pivaan 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
189 Site, Farm, Paul Pietersburg, 3180
Postal
P.o. Box 319, Paulpietersburg, 3180
Phone
+27 83 516 4702Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500250749
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.