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Richmond Combined School

Public combined school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Inhlazuka circuit)

Richmond Combined School is a public combined school based in Umgungundlovu district. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.9%.

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

In Umgungundlovu district, Richmond Combined School operates as a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

845
Learners
36
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Richmond Combined School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Richmond Combined School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 56 learners from Richmond Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023564682.1%
2024302583.3%
2025565292.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311320.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Richmond Combined School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics22100.0%
Mathematical Literacy282485.7%
Life Sciences241770.8%
Business Studies7685.7%
Economics7457.1%
Geography252496.0%
History2525100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

Here is how Richmond Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umgungundlovu district.

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Richmond Combined School's 845; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richmond Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against Richmond Combined School's 92.9%.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Richmond Combined School, 1,825 compared with 845; is a public primary school, a different phase than Richmond Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than Richmond Combined School, 1,722 compared with 845; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richmond Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Richmond Combined School's 92.9%.
  • Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Richmond Combined School, 1,709 compared with 845; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richmond Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Richmond Combined School's 92.9%.
  • Mconjwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Richmond Combined School's 845; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richmond Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Richmond Combined School's 92.9%.
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
14 Chilley Street, Richmond, 3780
Postal
P.o.box 50, Richmond, 3780
Telephone
033 212 2416
Email
delmareenaiken@gmail.com
EMIS number
500255633

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Richmond 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 Richmond Combined School directly, on 033 212 2416 or by email at delmareenaiken@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Richmond 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 Richmond Combined School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Richmond Combined School's matric pass rate of 92.9% is lower than MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Richmond Combined School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Richmond Combined School?
Richmond Combined School reported 845 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Richmond Combined School?
Yes, Richmond 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 Richmond Combined School's matric results like?
Richmond Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.9%, in 2025. That's up from 82.1% in 2023.
Is Richmond Combined School a public or private school?
Richmond Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Richmond Combined School?
You can call 033 212 2416 or email delmareenaiken@gmail.com. It is located at 14 Chilley Street, Richmond, 3780.