Melmoth Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Melmoth Combined School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Melmoth Combined School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Melmoth Combined School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Melmoth 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, Melmoth Combined School reported a total enrollment of 313 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1, 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
Melmoth Combined School is situated in Melmoth, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ndundulu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Mthonjaneni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Rhein Hold Street, Melmoth, 3835. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 4, Melmoth, 3835.
Curriculum & Academics
Melmoth Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Melmoth Combined School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Melmoth 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Rhein Hold Street, Melmoth, 3835
Postal
P.o. Box 4, Melmoth, 3835
Phone
+27 35 450 2272Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500207348
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.