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Public primary school
Nelsrus Combined School
Thornville, KwaZulu-Natal
Nelsrus Combined School is a public primary school in Thornville, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 105 learners and 5 educators, about 21 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (411 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 105 |
| Educators (2025) | 5 |
| Learners per educator | 21 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 75% of 1412 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500226218 |
Address and location
| Street address | Entembeni Road,baynesfield,richmond,3770 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 31,baynesfield,3770 |
| Town | Thornville |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Richmond |
| Municipality | Richmond Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52207003 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Nelsrus Combined School
Is Nelsrus Combined School a public or private school?
Nelsrus Combined School is a public primary school.
Does Nelsrus Combined School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at Nelsrus Combined School?
105 learners and 5 educators (about 21 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 75% of 1412 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Nelsrus Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 500226218.
Where is Nelsrus Combined School?
Entembeni Road,baynesfield,richmond,3770. It is in Thornville, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 251 0029.
Schools near Nelsrus Combined School
Silwanetshe Primary School
Kwaphupha, KwaZulu-Natal 5.6 km
Ikusaselihle High School
Imbali Township, KwaZulu-Natal 6.6 km
100.0% matric 2025Thornville State Aided School
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Willowfountain Combined School
Willowfountain, KwaZulu-Natal 6.7 km
100.0% matric 2025Inzuzwenhle Primary School
Edendale East, KwaZulu-Natal 6.9 km
Thornville Primary School
Hopewell, KwaZulu-Natal 7.0 km
Izwilesizwe Primary School
Imbali Township, KwaZulu-Natal 7.2 km
Khethindlelenhle Primary School
Plessislaer, KwaZulu-Natal 7.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.