Silweni Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Silweni Combined School
Registered under EMIS 500265919, Silweni Combined School serves as a public combined school in Silweni Area, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 46 enrolled learners instructed by 7 educators, resulting in a ratio of 7:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Silweni 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, Silweni 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
Silweni 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, Silweni Combined School reported a total enrollment of 46 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 7:1, 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
Silweni Combined School is situated in Silweni Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Filidi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Abaqulusi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Doornhoek Farm, Vryheid, 3100. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1678, Vryheid, 3100.
Curriculum & Academics
Silweni Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Silweni Combined School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department 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 Silweni 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
Doornhoek Farm, Vryheid, 3100
Postal
P.o. Box 1678, Vryheid, 3100
Phone
+27 27 714 944 73Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500265919
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.