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Engwaqa Combined School

Public combined school · Umzimkulu, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Entsikeni circuit)

Welcome to Engwaqa Combined School, a public combined school serving Umzimkulu. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Engwaqa Combined School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Engwaqa Combined School is a public combined school in Umzimkulu. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

260
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Engwaqa Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

Here is how Engwaqa Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Harry Gwala district.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Engwaqa Combined School, 2,516 compared with 260; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Engwaqa Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Engwaqa Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Engwaqa Combined School, 1,797 compared with 260; is a public primary school, a different phase than Engwaqa Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than Engwaqa Combined School, 1,559 compared with 260, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against Engwaqa Combined School's 260; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Engwaqa Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Engwaqa Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Engwaqa Combined School, 1,419 compared with 260; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Engwaqa Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Umzimkulu, 3239
Postal
P.o.box 698, Umzimkulu, 3297
Telephone
039 259 7004
Email
engwprmry@gmail.com
EMIS number
500425019

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Engwaqa 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 Engwaqa Combined School directly, on 039 259 7004 or by email at engwprmry@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Engwaqa Combined School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Engwaqa Combined School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Engwaqa 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 Harry Gwala besides Engwaqa Combined School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Engwaqa Combined School?
Engwaqa Combined School reported 260 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Engwaqa Combined School?
No. Engwaqa Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Engwaqa Combined School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Engwaqa Combined School.
Is Engwaqa Combined School a public or private school?
Engwaqa Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Engwaqa Combined School?
You can call 039 259 7004 or email engwprmry@gmail.com. It is located at Umzimkulu, 3239.