Rietvallei Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Rietvallei Combined School
Operating as a public institution, Rietvallei Combined School is a combined school located in KwaZulu-Natal within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Pinetown education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1228 learners taught by 34 educators, achieving a ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Rietvallei 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, Rietvallei 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
Rietvallei 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, Rietvallei Combined School reported a total enrollment of 1,228 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Rietvallei Combined School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Inchanga circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 581 Lot Tin, Inchanga, Hammarsdale, 3700. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 345, Hammarsdale, 3700.
Curriculum & Academics
Rietvallei Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Rietvallei 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Rietvallei 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
581 Lot Tin, Inchanga, Hammarsdale, 3700
Postal
P.o. Box 345, Hammarsdale, 3700
Phone
+27 31 783 5224Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500255818
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.