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Willowfountain Combined School

CombinedPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 500296370

Willowfountain, Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal

1,039
Learners
37:1
Learners per educator
Q3
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Willowfountain Combined School?

Willowfountain Combined School is a public combined school in Willowfountain, within the Umgungundlovu education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,039 enrolled learners and 28 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1. 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 urban.

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 Willowfountain 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 20% of similar schools

(Q3 Combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

NSC Matric Results

2023
92.1%
35/38 passed
2024
69.4%
34/49 passed
2025
100.0%
34/34 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
202392.1%
202469.4%
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 School (this school)100.0%
Hlanguza Combined School100.0%
Metzelfontein Combined School100.0%
Mthonjeni Intermediate School100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

Willowfountain Main Road,Willow Fountain,Pietermaritzburg,3200
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Pietermaritzburg11.1 km
Pinetown53 km
Westville59.5 km
Amanzimtoti67 km
Durban CBD69.1 km
Umhlanga72.5 km

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What other schools are near Willowfountain Combined School?

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

Izwilesizwe Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,214 learners 34 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 33% of similar schools

Imbali Township · 0.6km away
Ikusaselihle High School
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,207 learners 47 educators 26:1

Fewer learners per educator than 80% of similar schools

Imbali Township · 0.9km away
Inzuzwenhle Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,571 learners 51 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 65% of similar schools

Edendale East · 1.1km away
Silwanetshe Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,278 learners 36 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 34% of similar schools

Kwaphupha · 1.2km away
Nsikayethu Comprehensive Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,257 learners 42 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 69% of similar schools

Imbali · 1.7km 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 Willowfountain Combined School.

Mashaka Primary School
CombinedPublicQ3
391 learners 12 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 49% of similar schools

Umgungundlovu
Jabula Combined School
CombinedPublicQ3
592 learners 17 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 37% of similar schools

Umgungundlovu
Asithuthuke Combined School
CombinedPublicQ3
255 learners 13 educators 20:1

Fewer learners per educator than 96% of similar schools

Zenzane 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.