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Ngqumareni Combined School
Harding, KwaZulu-Natal
Ngqumareni Combined School is a public combined school in Harding, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 121 learners and 6 educators, about 20.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal (485 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 121 |
| Educators (2025) | 6 |
| Learners per educator | 20.2 (province average 29.2) Fewer learners per educator than 84% of 122 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500427239 |
Address and location
| Street address | Rietvlei,umzimkulu,4680 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 1180,harding,4680 |
| Town | Harding |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Harry Gwala |
| Circuit | Samaria |
| Municipality | Umzimkhulu Local Municipality |
| Ward | 54305010 |
| Former department | Transkei |
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 Ngqumareni Combined School
Is Ngqumareni Combined School a public or private school?
Ngqumareni Combined School is a public combined school.
Does Ngqumareni Combined School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
How many learners are at Ngqumareni Combined School?
121 learners and 6 educators (about 20.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 84% of 122 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Ngqumareni Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 500427239.
Where is Ngqumareni Combined School?
Rietvlei,umzimkulu,4680. It is in Harding, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. Phone 072 354 3849.
Schools near Ngqumareni Combined School
Thibane Combined School
Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal 6.0 km
100.0% matric 2025Vezukhanyo Senior Primary School
Umzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal 7.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.