St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
St Catherine's Empangeni 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
St Catherine's Empangeni 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, St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School reported a total enrollment of 385 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1, 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
St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School is situated in Nyala Park, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ngwelezane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umhlathuze Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 13 Higgs Road, Fairview, Empangeni, 3880. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 162, Empangeni, 3880.
Curriculum & Academics
St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St Catherine's Empangeni 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 church and the school buildings are owned by church.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Catherine's Empangeni 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
13 Higgs Road, Fairview, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
P.o. Box 162, Empangeni, 3880
Phone
+27 35 772 3041Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500275243
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.