Thembalihle Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Thembalihle Combined School
Located in Thembalihle Location within KwaZulu-Natal, Thembalihle Combined School is a public combined school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Uthukela education district. In 2025, the school reported 488 learners and 16 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thembalihle 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, Thembalihle 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
Thembalihle 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, Thembalihle Combined School reported a total enrollment of 488 learners with a teaching staff of 16 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
Thembalihle Combined School is situated in Thembalihle Location, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Emtshezi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 721 D Thembalihce, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1410, Estcourt, 3310.
Curriculum & Academics
Thembalihle Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thembalihle 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thembalihle 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
721 D Thembalihce, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310
Postal
P.o. Box 1410, Estcourt, 3310
Phone
+27 71 426 3814Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500281496
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.