Siphuthando Public Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Siphuthando Public Combined School
With EMIS number 500267917, Siphuthando Public Combined School is a public combined school located in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Amajuba district. The 2025 academic year saw 545 enrolled learners instructed by 15 educators, resulting in a ratio of 36:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Siphuthando Public 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, Siphuthando Public 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
Siphuthando Public 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, Siphuthando Public Combined School reported a total enrollment of 545 learners with a teaching staff of 15 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
Siphuthando Public Combined School is situated in Newcastle, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Normandien circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Dannhauser Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 5924 Emafusini, Dannhauser, 3080. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 515, Dannhauser, 3080.
Curriculum & Academics
Siphuthando Public Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Siphuthando Public 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Siphuthando Public 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
5924 Emafusini, Dannhauser, 3080
Postal
P.o. Box 515, Dannhauser, 3080
Phone
+27 66 176 8540Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500267917
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.