Kia-Ora Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Kia-Ora Combined School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kia-Ora Combined School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Kia-Ora 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
Kia-Ora 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, Kia-Ora Combined School reported a total enrollment of 83 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1, 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
Kia-Ora Combined School is situated in Bergville, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Bethany circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Okhahlamba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kia-ora Farm, Bergville, 3340. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 07, Bergville, 3350.
Curriculum & Academics
Kia-Ora Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kia-Ora 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Kia-Ora 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
Kia-ora Farm, Bergville, 3340
Postal
P.o. Box 07, Bergville, 3350
Phone
+27 82 561 3352Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500318607
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.