Private combined school · Nyala Park, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ngwelezane circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School is a private combined school in Nyala Park. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.
Of the 19 learners from St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113465.
St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 9 | 7 | 77.8% |
| Life Sciences | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a private school, St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.