Mariathal Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Mariathal Combined School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mariathal 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, Mariathal 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
Mariathal 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, Mariathal Combined School reported a total enrollment of 1,270 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Mariathal Combined School is situated in Mariathal Combined School, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Miskoffil circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 56 Richmond Road, Ixopo, 3276. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 662, Ixopo, 3276.
Curriculum & Academics
Mariathal Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mariathal 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 church and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mariathal 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
56 Richmond Road, Ixopo, 3276
Postal
P.o. Box 662, Ixopo, 3276
Phone
+27 83 635 6640Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500199615
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.