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Little Flower Combined School

CombinedPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 500187183

Ixopo, Harry Gwala, KwaZulu-Natal

1,419
Learners
33:1
Learners per educator
Q2
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Little Flower Combined School?

Little Flower Combined School is a public combined school in Ixopo, within the Harry Gwala education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,419 enrolled learners and 43 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1. It is classified as Quintile 2 — 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 2 no-fee school, families do not pay school fees. The school receives higher per-learner funding from government.

Large school

This school has 1,419 enrolled learners.

Combined school

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

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Little Flower 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 21% of similar schools

(Q2 Combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

NSC Matric Results

2023
100.0%
122/122 passed
2024
100.0%
145/145 passed
2025
100.0%
134/134 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
2023100.0%
2024100.0%
2025100.0%
Pass rate distribution — Q2 schools in KwaZulu-Natal (2025)10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 95% Emabhekazi Combined School: 19.1%Senzokuhle (Onverwag) Combined School: 43.8%Nqundu Combined School: 58.5%Webbstown Combined School: 63.9%Inzuzwentle Primary School: 67.5%Mount Ernestina Combined School: 77.9%Boschkloof Intermediate: 81.0%Enzimane Combined School: 82.4%Pongola Intermediate School: 86.1%Mandosi Combined School: 88.2%Masiwela Combined School: 92.3%Mariathal Combined School: 92.5%Mfulamhle Combined School: 95.0%Nansindlela Combined School: 95.5%Sizaminqubeko Combined School: 95.6%Thembalihle Combined School: 95.7%Mhlanganyelwa Combined School: 95.8%Dulati Combined School: 96.8%Weenen Combined School: 97.1%Mtwazi Combined School: 97.8%Chibelihle Combined School: 98.9%Groenvlei Combined School: 100.0%Ngcaka Combined School: 100.0%Little Flower Combined School: 100.0%Tendela Combined School: 100.0%Shongololo Combined School: 100.0%This school: 100.0% This school

100.0% pass rate in 2025 — 21 Q2 schools in KwaZulu-Natal scored lower, 0 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 Q2 schools in KwaZulu-Natal in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Emabhekazi Combined School19.1%
Senzokuhle (Onverwag) Combined School43.8%
Nqundu Combined School58.5%
Webbstown Combined School63.9%
Inzuzwentle Primary School67.5%
Mount Ernestina Combined School77.9%
Boschkloof Intermediate81.0%
Enzimane Combined School82.4%
Pongola Intermediate School86.1%
Mandosi Combined School88.2%
Masiwela Combined School92.3%
Mariathal Combined School92.5%
Mfulamhle Combined School95.0%
Nansindlela Combined School95.5%
Sizaminqubeko Combined School95.6%
Thembalihle Combined School95.7%
Mhlanganyelwa Combined School95.8%
Dulati Combined School96.8%
Weenen Combined School97.1%
Mtwazi Combined School97.8%
Chibelihle Combined School98.9%
Groenvlei Combined School100.0%
Ngcaka Combined School100.0%
Little Flower Combined School (this school)100.0%
Tendela Combined School100.0%
Shongololo Combined School100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

Peter Hauff Drive,Xopo,3276
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Pietermaritzburg68.8 km
Amanzimtoti79 km
Pinetown84.7 km
Westville89.9 km
Durban CBD97 km
Umhlanga108.4 km

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What other schools are near Little Flower Combined School?

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

Ixopo State Aided Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
910 learners 29 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 41% of similar schools

Morningside · 1.7km away
Ixopo Montessori Primary School
PrimaryIndependent
48 learners 3 educators 16:1

Fewer learners per educator than 42% of similar schools

Harry Gwala · 1.7km away
Ixopo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
752 learners 35 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 86% of similar schools

Harry Gwala · 1.8km away
Ixopo Village Intermediate School
CombinedPublicQ3
1,390 learners 39 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 31% of similar schools

Behind Fairview Community Hall · 1.8km away
Ixopo High School
SecondaryPublicQ4
711 learners 29 educators 25:1

Fewer learners per educator than 80% of similar schools

Harry Gwala · 1.9km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal with Quintile 2.

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

Mariathal Combined School
CombinedPublicQ2
1,270 learners 39 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 23% of similar schools

Mariathal Combined School
Webbstown Combined School
CombinedPublicQ2
316 learners 12 educators 26:1

Fewer learners per educator than 61% of similar schools

Ixopo
Nguse Junior Secondary School
CombinedPublicQ2
311 learners 15 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 84% of similar schools

Umzimkhulu

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.