Tauricus Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Tauricus Combined School
As a public school, Tauricus Combined School provides combined school education to learners in Craigieburn Estate, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district. The 2025 school year recorded 337 learners taught by 11 educators, achieving a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tauricus Combined School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Tauricus 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
Tauricus 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, Tauricus Combined School reported a total enrollment of 337 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Tauricus Combined School is situated in Craigieburn Estate, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Mpofana circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Mpofana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Greytown Road, Reitvlei, Mooiriver, 3250. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1011, Mooiriver, 3300.
Curriculum & Academics
Tauricus Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tauricus 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 Tauricus 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
Greytown Road, Reitvlei, Mooiriver, 3250
Postal
P.o. Box 1011, Mooiriver, 3300
Phone
+27 73 698 7533Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500279572
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.