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Ethangeni Combined School

Public combined school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Endumeni Central circuit)

Welcome to Ethangeni Combined School, a public combined school serving Umzinyathi district. Its last matric group achieved a 85% pass rate.

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Ethangeni Combined School is a public combined school in Umzinyathi district. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,064
Learners
40
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Ethangeni Combined School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Ethangeni Combined School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 60 learners from Ethangeni Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 85% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023988283.7%
2024886472.7%
2025605185.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212105.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ethangeni Combined School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics321856.3%
Mathematical Literacy564783.9%
Physical Sciences271451.9%
Life Sciences271970.4%
Accounting302066.7%
Business Studies302480.0%
Economics301860.0%
Geography585493.1%
History312787.1%
English First Additional Language8888100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umzinyathi district with Ethangeni Combined School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ethangeni Combined School, 1,738 compared with 1,064; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.9% against Ethangeni Combined School's 85%.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ethangeni Combined School, 1,572 compared with 1,064; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ethangeni Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against Ethangeni Combined School's 85%.
  • Greytown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Ethangeni Combined School's 1,064; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ethangeni Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School sits in roughly the same size range as Ethangeni Combined School, at 1,350 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ethangeni Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Ethangeni Combined School's 85%.
  • Thalana Secondary School is a similar size to Ethangeni Combined School, with 1,348 learners against 1,064; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ethangeni Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Ethangeni Combined School's 85%.
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
44 Cornwell Street, Sibongile, Dundee, 3000
Postal
P.o.box 1862, Dundee, 3000
Telephone
034 218 1925
Email
etangenis@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500311910

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ethangeni 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 Ethangeni Combined School directly, on 034 218 1925 or by email at etangenis@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ethangeni 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 Ethangeni Combined School the best school in Umzinyathi?
On the numbers that are published, Ethangeni Combined School's matric pass rate of 85% is lower than BUSANA HIGH SCHOOL's 95%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umzinyathi besides Ethangeni Combined School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Ethangeni Combined School?
Ethangeni Combined School reported 1,064 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Ethangeni Combined School?
Yes, Ethangeni Combined School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Ethangeni Combined School's matric results like?
Ethangeni Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 83.7% since 2023.
Is Ethangeni Combined School a public or private school?
Ethangeni Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ethangeni Combined School?
You can call 034 218 1925 or email etangenis@telkomsa.net. It is located at 44 Cornwell Street, Sibongile, Dundee, 3000.