Funizwe Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Funizwe Combined School
Serving the KwaZulu-Natal community in KwaZulu-Natal, Funizwe Combined School operates as a public combined school. The school is administered under the King Cetshwayo education district. In 2025, the school reported 70 learners and 4 educators, resulting in a ratio of 18:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Funizwe 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, Funizwe 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
Funizwe 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, Funizwe Combined School reported a total enrollment of 70 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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
Funizwe Combined School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ekhombe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Nkandla Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Xulu Tribal Authority, Nkandla, 3855. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 753, Nkandla, 3855.
Curriculum & Academics
Funizwe Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Funizwe 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Funizwe 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
Xulu Tribal Authority, Nkandla, 3855
Postal
P.o. Box 753, Nkandla, 3855
Phone
+27 72 224 9256Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500146039
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.