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Melmoth Combined School

Public combined school · Melmoth, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ndundulu circuit)

Welcome to Melmoth Combined School, a public combined school serving Melmoth. Around 313 learners are enrolled here.

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

313
Learners
19
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, Melmoth 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 Melmoth Combined School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

5 other schools in King Cetshwayo district, for comparison against Melmoth Combined School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Melmoth Combined School's 313; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melmoth Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melmoth Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Melmoth Combined School, 2,166 compared with 313; is a public primary school, a different phase than Melmoth Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Melmoth Combined School's 313; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melmoth Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melmoth Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Melmoth Combined School, 1,763 compared with 313; is a public primary school, a different phase than Melmoth Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Melmoth Combined School, 1,742 compared with 313; is a public primary school, a different phase than Melmoth Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
Rhein Hold Street, Melmoth, 3835
Postal
P.o.box 4, Melmoth, 3835
Telephone
035 450 2272
Email
principal@melmothschool.co.za
EMIS number
500207348

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Melmoth 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 Melmoth Combined School directly, on 035 450 2272 or by email at principal@melmothschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Melmoth 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 Melmoth Combined School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Melmoth 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 King Cetshwayo besides Melmoth Combined School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Melmoth Combined School?
Melmoth Combined School reported 313 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Melmoth Combined School?
Yes, Melmoth 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 Melmoth Combined School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Melmoth Combined School.
Is Melmoth Combined School a public or private school?
Melmoth Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Melmoth Combined School?
You can call 035 450 2272 or email principal@melmothschool.co.za. It is located at Rhein Hold Street, Melmoth, 3835.