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Metzelfontein Combined School

CombinedPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 500208088

Nondweni Road, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal

243
Learners
24:1
Learners per educator
Q3
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Metzelfontein Combined School?

Metzelfontein Combined School is a public combined school in Nondweni Road, within the Zululand education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a small-to-medium school with 243 enrolled learners and 10 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1. It is classified as Quintile 3 — 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 3 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 Metzelfontein 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 78% of similar schools

(Q3 Combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

NSC Matric Results

2023
75.0%
6/8 passed
2024
75.0%
9/12 passed
2025
100.0%
9/9 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
202375.0%
202475.0%
2025100.0%
Pass rate distribution — Q3 schools in KwaZulu-Natal (2025)65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 97% Kwaphindavele Combined School: 71.4%Madilika Combined School: 80.0%Ixopo Village Intermediate School: 84.5%Rietvallei Combined School: 85.0%Wesselsnek Combined School: 85.7%Makhapha Combined School: 91.9%Colenso Combined School: 93.5%Dnc Combined School: 95.5%Ebusi Combined School: 95.6%Dover Combined Farm School: 96.8%Siphuthando Public Combined School: 100.0%Enhlanhleni Combined School: 100.0%New River Combined School: 100.0%Asithuthuke Combined School: 100.0%Jabula Combined School: 100.0%Willowfountain Combined School: 100.0%Hlanguza Combined School: 100.0%Metzelfontein Combined School: 100.0%Mthonjeni Intermediate School: 100.0%This school: 100.0% This school

100.0% pass rate in 2025 — 10 Q3 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 Q3 schools in KwaZulu-Natal in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Kwaphindavele Combined School71.4%
Madilika Combined School80.0%
Ixopo Village Intermediate School84.5%
Rietvallei Combined School85.0%
Wesselsnek Combined School85.7%
Makhapha Combined School91.9%
Colenso Combined School93.5%
Dnc Combined School95.5%
Ebusi Combined School95.6%
Dover Combined Farm School96.8%
Siphuthando Public Combined School100.0%
Enhlanhleni Combined School100.0%
New River Combined School100.0%
Asithuthuke Combined School100.0%
Jabula Combined School100.0%
Willowfountain Combined School100.0%
Hlanguza Combined School100.0%
Metzelfontein Combined School (this school)100.0%
Mthonjeni Intermediate 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)

Newcastle99 km
Ladysmith120.2 km
Richards Bay138.5 km
Ballito166.6 km
Pietermaritzburg176.9 km
Umhlanga184.9 km

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What other schools are near Metzelfontein Combined School?

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

Langgewacht Combined School
CombinedPublicQ3
162 learners 7 educators 23:1

Fewer learners per educator than 88% of similar schools

D304 Kwagwebu Area · 4.4km away
Edulini Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
350 learners 10 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 25% of similar schools

Zululand · 6.6km away
Mgidla Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ2
885 learners 24 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 19% of similar schools

Mhlungwane · 7.4km away
Mhlungwane Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
337 learners 11 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 48% of similar schools

Nquthu · 7.6km away
Uqweqwe High School
SecondaryPublicQ1
217 learners 9 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 84% of similar schools

Hlahlindlela Traditional Council · 9km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal with Quintile 3.

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

Langgewacht Combined School
CombinedPublicQ3
162 learners 7 educators 23:1

Fewer learners per educator than 88% of similar schools

D304 Kwagwebu Area
Hlanguza Combined School
CombinedPublicQ3
194 learners 11 educators 18:1

Fewer learners per educator than 100% of similar schools

Scheepersnek Farm
Mthonjeni Intermediate School
CombinedPublicQ3
1,799 learners 51 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 33% of similar schools

Mangosuthu Village

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.