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Public combined school
Shea O Connor Combined School
Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal
Shea O Connor Combined School is a public combined school in Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 659 learners and 24 educators, about 27.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal (485 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 94.4% of its 72 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.4% of the school's 72 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27 | 27 | 100.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 30 | 30 | 100.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 72 | 68 | 94.4% | 90.6% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 659 |
| Educators (2025) | 24 |
| Learners per educator | 27.5 (province average 29.2) Fewer learners per educator than 50% of 151 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500236763 |
| Exam centre number | 5311227 |
Address and location
| Street address | 103 R Fairfax Farm,nottingham Road,pietermaritzburg,3280 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 138,howick,3280 |
| Town | Nottingham Road |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Mpofana |
| Municipality | Mpofana Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52203002 |
| 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 Shea O Connor Combined School
Is Shea O Connor Combined School a public or private school?
Shea O Connor Combined School is a public combined school.
Does Shea O Connor Combined School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Shea O Connor Combined School's matric pass rate?
94.4% of its 72 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Shea O Connor Combined School?
659 learners and 24 educators (about 27.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 50% of 151 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Shea O Connor Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 500236763. Its exam centre number is 5311227.
Where is Shea O Connor Combined School?
103 R Fairfax Farm,nottingham Road,pietermaritzburg,3280. It is in Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 266 6869.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.