Umgabhi Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Umgabhi Combined School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umgabhi 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, Umgabhi 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
Umgabhi 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, Umgabhi Combined School reported a total enrollment of 278 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Umgabhi Combined School is situated in Entembeni Tribal Authority, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ndundulu circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Mthonjaneni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Umgabhi Reserve, Umgabhi Entembeni Tribal Authority, Melmoth, 3835. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 785, Melmoth, 3835.
Curriculum & Academics
Umgabhi Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Umgabhi 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
Umgabhi Reserve, Umgabhi Entembeni Tribal Authority, Melmoth, 3835
Postal
P.o. Box 785, Melmoth, 3835
Phone
+27 27 828 162 42Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500287416
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.