Zabalaza Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Zabalaza Combined School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Zabalaza Combined School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Zabalaza 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
Zabalaza 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, Zabalaza Combined School reported a total enrollment of 104 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, 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
Zabalaza Combined School is situated in Section 4, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Madadeni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Newcastle Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 7303 Section Section, Madadeni, Newcastle, 2951. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 14793, Madadeni, 2951.
Curriculum & Academics
Zabalaza Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Zabalaza 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Zabalaza 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
7303 Section Section, Madadeni, Newcastle, 2951
Postal
P.o. Box 14793, Madadeni, 2951
Phone
+27 76 160 9759Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500298294
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.