Mtwazi Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Mtwazi Combined School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mtwazi 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, Mtwazi 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
Mtwazi 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, Mtwazi Combined School reported a total enrollment of 1,032 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Mtwazi Combined School is situated in Thembalethu Village, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Mkhuze circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Jozini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 245 Klebe Road, Thembalehtu Village Umkuze, Umkuze, 3965. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 49, Mkuze, 3965.
Curriculum & Academics
Mtwazi Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mtwazi 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mtwazi 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
245 Klebe Road, Thembalehtu Village Umkuze, Umkuze, 3965
Postal
P.o. Box 49, Mkuze, 3965
Phone
+27 63 357 5738Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500220372
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.