Zululand Remedial Centre
Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal 364 m
Private combined school
St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School
Nyala Park, KwaZulu-Natal
St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School is a private combined school in Nyala Park, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 385 learners and 34 educators, about 11.3 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for private combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal (380 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, all 19 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 19 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 13 | 100.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 11 | 11 | 100.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 19 | 19 | 100.0% | 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 | Private combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 385 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 11.3 (province average 12.2) Fewer learners per educator than 51% of 103 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500275243 |
| Exam centre number | 5113465 |
Address and location
| Street address | 13 Higgs Road,fairview,empangeni,3880 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 162,empangeni,3880 |
| Town | Nyala Park |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | King Cetshwayo |
| Circuit | Ngwelezane |
| Municipality | uMhlathuze Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52802023 |
| Former department | Kwazulu Natal Education Department |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School
Is St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School a public or private school?
St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 19 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 St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School?
385 learners and 34 educators (about 11.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 51% of 103 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 500275243. Its exam centre number is 5113465.
Where is St Catherine's Empangeni Combined School?
13 Higgs Road,fairview,empangeni,3880. It is in Nyala Park, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. Phone 035 772 3041.
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Old Mill School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.