Thibane Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Thibane Combined School
Thibane Combined School is registered as a public combined school based in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, under the Harry Gwala education district. The school recorded 138 learners and 10 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thibane 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, Thibane 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
Thibane 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, Thibane Combined School reported a total enrollment of 138 learners with a teaching staff of 10 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
Thibane Combined School is situated in Kokstad, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Greater Kokstad circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Greater Kokstad Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 6042 D Off Turn On N, Kokstad, 4700. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1898, Kokstad, 4700.
Curriculum & Academics
Thibane Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thibane 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 private and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thibane 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
6042 D Off Turn On N, Kokstad, 4700
Postal
P.o. Box 1898, Kokstad, 4700
Phone
+27 73 799 7681Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500281866
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.