Sibongumbomvu Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Sibongumbomvu Combined School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sibongumbomvu Combined 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, Sibongumbomvu 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
Sibongumbomvu 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, Sibongumbomvu Combined School reported a total enrollment of 223 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, 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
Sibongumbomvu Combined School is situated in Hilton, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Howick circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Umngeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: St Joseph Mission, Cedera, Howick, 3245. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 560, Hilton, 3245.
Curriculum & Academics
Sibongumbomvu Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sibongumbomvu 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 govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sibongumbomvu 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
St Joseph Mission, Cedera, Howick, 3245
Postal
P.o. Box 560, Hilton, 3245
Phone
+27 67 800 7374Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500263218
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.