Weenen Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Weenen Combined School
As a public school, Weenen Combined School provides combined school education to learners in Kwanobamba Township, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Uthukela education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1758 learners taught by 51 educators, achieving a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Weenen 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, Weenen 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
Weenen 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, Weenen Combined School reported a total enrollment of 1,758 learners with a teaching staff of 51 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Weenen Combined School is situated in Kwanobamba Township, 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: Ezithendeni Road, Weenen. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 82, Kwanobamba T/ship, 3325.
Curriculum & Academics
Weenen Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Weenen Combined School was historically administered under the New 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 Weenen 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
Ezithendeni Road, Weenen
Postal
P.o. Box 82, Kwanobamba T/ship, 3325
Phone
+27 73 733 7293Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500295001
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.