Ongane Combine School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Ongane Combine School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ongane Combine 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, Ongane Combine 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
Ongane Combine 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, Ongane Combine School reported a total enrollment of 236 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Ongane Combine School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Magudu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Uphongolo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ongane Area, Ngotshe, Louwsburg, 3150. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 56, Louwsburg, 3150.
Curriculum & Academics
Ongane Combine School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ongane Combine 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ongane Combine 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
Ongane Area, Ngotshe, Louwsburg, 3150
Postal
P.o. Box 56, Louwsburg, 3150
Phone
+27 27 767 639 50Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500303104
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.