St Dominics Newcastle Combined School

KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba

Independent Combined School

About St Dominics Newcastle Combined School

As a independent school, St Dominics Newcastle Combined School provides combined school education to learners in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Amajuba education district. The 2025 school year recorded 622 learners taught by 44 educators, achieving a ratio of 14:1.

Governance & Funding

Fee Status

St Dominics Newcastle Combined 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

St Dominics Newcastle 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, St Dominics Newcastle Combined School reported a total enrollment of 622 learners with a teaching staff of 44 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1, 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

St Dominics Newcastle Combined School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Phumelela circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Newcastle Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: 148 Murchison Street, Newcastle Central, Newcastle, 2940. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 6660, Newcastle, 2940.

Curriculum & Academics

St Dominics Newcastle Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.

History & Background

St Dominics Newcastle 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 private company and the school buildings are owned by private company.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Dominics Newcastle 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
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

148 Murchison Street, Newcastle Central, Newcastle, 2940

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Postal

P.o. Box 6660, Newcastle, 2940

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 622
Educators 44

Learner:Educator Ratio

14:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorIndependent
PhaseCombined School
TypeOrdinary School
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictAmajuba

EMIS Number

500275539

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.