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Kromhoek Combined School

CombinedPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 500426055

Umzimkulu, Harry Gwala, KwaZulu-Natal

304
Learners
18:1
Learners per educator
Q1
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Kromhoek Combined School?

Kromhoek Combined School is a public combined school in Umzimkulu, within the Harry Gwala education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a small-to-medium school with 304 enrolled learners and 17 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1. It is classified as Quintile 1 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education. EMIS classifies the location as rural.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

No tuition fees

As a Quintile 1 no-fee school, families do not pay school fees. The school receives higher per-learner funding from government.

Combined school

Classified as a combined school in EMIS, covering both primary and secondary phases.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Kromhoek Combined School?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 85% of similar schools

(Q1 Combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

NSC Matric Results

2023
87.5%
21/24 passed
2024
68.6%
24/35 passed
2025
76.5%
26/34 passed

Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.

Pass rate by year (NSC)
YearPass rate
202387.5%
202468.6%
202576.5%
Pass rate distribution — Q1 schools in KwaZulu-Natal (2025)45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 89% Dlenyane Combined School: 50.9%Nsikayezwe Combined School: 54.1%Hwanqana Combined School: 56.3%Mthaniya Combined School: 57.4%Themane Primary School: 66.7%Enqabeni Combined School: 68.1%Inkosi Dumisa Public School: 73.5%Ndwakazana Combined School: 74.2%Kromhoek Combined School: 76.5%Ncandu Combined School: 77.3%Nqobile Combined School: 77.5%Sibhakabhaka Combined School: 77.8%Umgnama Intermediate School: 80.6%Klwana Combined Public School: 82.2%Qulashe Combined School: 82.4%Doornkloof Combined School: 83.3%Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School: 83.3%Sikhulile Combined School: 83.7%Hulett Combined School: 86.8%Dolo Combined School: 87.1%Gannahoek Primary School: 87.5%Lokothwayo Combined School: 88.6%Ongane Combine School: 91.7%Langeni Combined School: 92.2%Sicelimfundo Combined School: 92.8%Injula Combined School: 93.2%Biva Combined School: 93.6%Shea O Connor Combined School: 94.4%Mabomvini Combined School: 95.0%Enhlopheni Combined School: 96.4%Meadowsweet Combined School: 97.7%Emkhamo Primary School: 98.0%Thibane Combined School: 100.0%Ikhusana Combined School: 100.0%Ezulwini Combined School: 100.0%Sibongumbomvu Combined School: 100.0%Enyanyeni Primary School: 100.0%Lewis Combined School: 100.0%Mbomvu Combined School: 100.0%Ekwandeni Combined Primary School: 100.0%Iqhawelesizwe Combined School: 100.0%Khambula Combined School: 100.0%Konfoor Combined School: 100.0%This school: 76.5% This school

76.5% pass rate in 2025 — 8 Q1 schools in KwaZulu-Natal scored lower, 34 scored higher.

Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.

Pass rate distribution for Q1 schools in KwaZulu-Natal in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Dlenyane Combined School50.9%
Nsikayezwe Combined School54.1%
Hwanqana Combined School56.3%
Mthaniya Combined School57.4%
Themane Primary School66.7%
Enqabeni Combined School68.1%
Inkosi Dumisa Public School73.5%
Ndwakazana Combined School74.2%
Kromhoek Combined School (this school)76.5%
Ncandu Combined School77.3%
Nqobile Combined School77.5%
Sibhakabhaka Combined School77.8%
Umgnama Intermediate School80.6%
Klwana Combined Public School82.2%
Qulashe Combined School82.4%
Doornkloof Combined School83.3%
Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School83.3%
Sikhulile Combined School83.7%
Hulett Combined School86.8%
Dolo Combined School87.1%
Gannahoek Primary School87.5%
Lokothwayo Combined School88.6%
Ongane Combine School91.7%
Langeni Combined School92.2%
Sicelimfundo Combined School92.8%
Injula Combined School93.2%
Biva Combined School93.6%
Shea O Connor Combined School94.4%
Mabomvini Combined School95.0%
Enhlopheni Combined School96.4%
Meadowsweet Combined School97.7%
Emkhamo Primary School98.0%
Thibane Combined School100.0%
Ikhusana Combined School100.0%
Ezulwini Combined School100.0%
Sibongumbomvu Combined School100.0%
Enyanyeni Primary School100.0%
Lewis Combined School100.0%
Mbomvu Combined School100.0%
Ekwandeni Combined Primary School100.0%
Iqhawelesizwe Combined School100.0%
Khambula Combined School100.0%
Konfoor Combined School100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Pietermaritzburg89.7 km
Amanzimtoti90.1 km
Pinetown100.4 km
Westville104.9 km
Durban CBD111 km
Umhlanga123.9 km

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What other schools are near Kromhoek Combined School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Nompumelelo High School
SecondaryPublicQ1
497 learners 12 educators 41:1

Fewer learners per educator than 7% of similar schools

Kromhoek · 2.5km away
L,Mtimkulu Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
215 learners 8 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 55% of similar schools

Kromhoek · 2.6km away
Kwadladla Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
74 learners 5 educators 15:1

Fewer learners per educator than 94% of similar schools

Harry Gwala · 2.7km away
Bhekukuphiwa Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
78 learners 4 educators 20:1

Fewer learners per educator than 87% of similar schools

Harry Gwala · 3.4km away
Strangers' Rest Junior Secondary School
CombinedPublicQ1
259 learners 10 educators 26:1

Fewer learners per educator than 60% of similar schools

Umzimkulu · 3.7km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal with Quintile 1.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Kromhoek Combined School.

Strangers' Rest Junior Secondary School
CombinedPublicQ1
259 learners 10 educators 26:1

Fewer learners per educator than 60% of similar schools

Umzimkulu
Mandlazi J.S School
CombinedPublicQ1
220 learners 10 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 73% of similar schools

Mahawini Location
Emvubukazi Junior Secondary School
CombinedPublicQ1
219 learners 10 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 74% of similar schools

Mvubukazi

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.