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Waterfall Combined School

Public combined school · KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Umhlali circuit)

In Ilembe district, Waterfall Combined School operates as a public combined school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Waterfall Combined School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Waterfall Combined School is a public combined school serving families in and around Ilembe district. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

198
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Waterfall Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Ilembe district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ilembe district with Waterfall Combined School.

  • Groutville Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Waterfall Combined School, 2,690 compared with 198; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Waterfall Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waterfall Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Waterfall Combined School, 1,889 compared with 198; is a public primary school, a different phase than Waterfall Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Waterfall Combined School's 198; is a public primary school, a different phase than Waterfall Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,793 learners against Waterfall Combined School's 198; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Waterfall Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waterfall Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,599 learners against Waterfall Combined School's 198; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Waterfall Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waterfall Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Qwabe Waterfall, Waterfall, Tongaat, 4400
Postal
P.o.box 923, Tongaat, 4400
Telephone
078 747 6731
Email
gumedenkule62@gmil.com
EMIS number
500294705

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Waterfall 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 Waterfall Combined School directly, on 078 747 6731 or by email at gumedenkule62@gmil.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Waterfall 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 Waterfall Combined School the best school in Ilembe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Waterfall 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 Ilembe besides Waterfall Combined School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Waterfall Combined School?
Waterfall Combined School reported 198 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Waterfall Combined School?
No. Waterfall Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Waterfall Combined School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Waterfall Combined School.
Is Waterfall Combined School a public or private school?
Waterfall Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Waterfall Combined School?
You can call 078 747 6731 or email gumedenkule62@gmil.com. It is located at Qwabe Waterfall, Waterfall, Tongaat, 4400.