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St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School

Private combined school · Nyala Park, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ngwelezane circuit)

Welcome to St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School, a private combined school serving Nyala Park. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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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.

385
Learners
34
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231313100.0%
20241111100.0%
20251919100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113465.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics99100.0%
Mathematical Literacy22100.0%
Physical Sciences9777.8%
Life Sciences88100.0%
Accounting33100.0%
Business Studies11100.0%
Geography11100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School's 385; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.8% against St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School's 100%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School, 2,166 compared with 385; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School's 385; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.7% against St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School's 100%).
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School, 1,763 compared with 385; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School, 1,742 compared with 385; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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
13 Higgs Road, Fairview, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
P.o.box 162, Empangeni, 3880
Telephone
035 772 3041
Website
saintcatherines.co.za
Email
info@saintcatherines.co.za
EMIS number
500275243

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Catherine's Empangeni 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 St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School directly, on 035 772 3041 or by email at principal@saintcatherines.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Catherine's Empangeni 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 St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL at 99.7%.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School?
St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School reported 385 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School?
Yes. As a private school, St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School's matric results like?
St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School a public or private school?
St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School?
You can call 035 772 3041 or email principal@saintcatherines.co.za. It is located at 13 Higgs Road, Fairview, Empangeni, 3880.