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Dorothea Combined School

Public combined school · KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Umzinyashana circuit)

Dorothea Combined School is a public combined school based in Amajuba district. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Dorothea Combined School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Amajuba district, Dorothea Combined School operates as a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

33
Learners
3
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Dorothea Combined School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Amajuba district

Here is how Dorothea Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amajuba district.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,071 learners against Dorothea Combined School's 33; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dorothea Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,921 learners against Dorothea Combined School's 33; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dorothea Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dorothea Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,852 learners against Dorothea Combined School's 33; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dorothea Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dorothea Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Esididini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dorothea Combined School, 1,771 compared with 33; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dorothea Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,761 learners against Dorothea Combined School's 33; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dorothea Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Dorothea Farm, Paul Pietersburg, 3100
Postal
P.o.box 276, Vryheid, 3100
Telephone
082 471 7393
Email
dorothea-cs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500123025

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dorothea Combined School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Dorothea Combined School directly, on 082 471 7393 or by email at DOROTHEA-CS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dorothea Combined School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Dorothea Combined School the best school in Amajuba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dorothea Combined School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Amajuba besides Dorothea Combined School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Dorothea Combined School?
Dorothea Combined School reported 33 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Dorothea Combined School?
No. Dorothea Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Dorothea Combined School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Dorothea Combined School.
Is Dorothea Combined School a public or private school?
Dorothea Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dorothea Combined School?
You can call 082 471 7393 or email DOROTHEA-CS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Dorothea Farm, Paul Pietersburg, 3100.