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Nelsrus Combined School

Public combined school · Thornville, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Richmond circuit)

Nelsrus Combined School is a public combined school based in Thornville. 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 Nelsrus Combined School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Thornville, Nelsrus Combined School operates as a public combined school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

105
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Nelsrus Combined School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

5 other schools in Umgungundlovu district, for comparison against Nelsrus Combined School.

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Nelsrus Combined School's 105; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nelsrus Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nelsrus Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nelsrus Combined School, 1,825 compared with 105; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nelsrus Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than Nelsrus Combined School, 1,722 compared with 105; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nelsrus Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nelsrus Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Nelsrus Combined School, 1,709 compared with 105; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nelsrus Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nelsrus Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Nelsrus Combined School's 105; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nelsrus Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nelsrus Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Entembeni Road, Baynesfield, Richmond, 3770
Postal
P.o.box 31, Baynesfield, 3770
Telephone
033 251 0029
Email
nelsrustschool@baynesfield.co.za
EMIS number
500226218

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nelsrus 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 Nelsrus Combined School directly, on 033 251 0029 or by email at nelsrustschool@baynesfield.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nelsrus 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 Nelsrus Combined School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nelsrus 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 Umgungundlovu besides Nelsrus Combined School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Nelsrus Combined School?
Nelsrus Combined School reported 105 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Nelsrus Combined School?
No. Nelsrus Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nelsrus Combined School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Nelsrus Combined School.
Is Nelsrus Combined School a public or private school?
Nelsrus Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nelsrus Combined School?
You can call 033 251 0029 or email nelsrustschool@baynesfield.co.za. It is located at Entembeni Road, Baynesfield, Richmond, 3770.