Doornkloof Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Doornkloof Combined School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Doornkloof 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, Doornkloof 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
Doornkloof 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, Doornkloof Combined School reported a total enrollment of 356 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Doornkloof Combined School is situated in Middelrus, 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: 1318 Middelrus Road, Mooi River, 3300. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 676, Mooiriver, 3300.
Curriculum & Academics
Doornkloof Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Doornkloof 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Doornkloof 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
1318 Middelrus Road, Mooi River, 3300
Postal
P.o. Box 676, Mooiriver, 3300
Phone
+27 83 538 3599Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500122914
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.