D.R.C Junior Secondary School
Umzimkulu, KwaZulu-Natal 414 m
Public combined school
Umzimkulu J.S.School
Majaardin, KwaZulu-Natal
Umzimkulu J.S.School is a public combined school in Majaardin, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 559 learners and 37 educators, about 42.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal (485 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption.
School facts
| School type | Public combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 559 |
| Educators (2025) | 37 |
| Learners per educator | 42.1 (province average 29.2) Fewer learners per educator than 0% of 23 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500428830 |
Address and location
| Street address | 122 Bird Street,umzimkhulu,3297 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 881,umzimkhulu,3297 |
| Town | Majaardin |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Harry Gwala |
| Circuit | Clydesdale |
| Municipality | Umzimkhulu Local Municipality |
| Ward | 54305016 |
| Former department | Transkei |
Admissions
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Questions about Umzimkulu J.S.School
Is Umzimkulu J.S.School a public or private school?
Umzimkulu J.S.School is a public combined school.
Does Umzimkulu J.S.School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
How many learners are at Umzimkulu J.S.School?
1 559 learners and 37 educators (about 42.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 0% of 23 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Umzimkulu J.S.School?
Its EMIS number is 500428830.
Where is Umzimkulu J.S.School?
122 Bird Street,umzimkhulu,3297. It is in Majaardin, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. Phone 039 259 0905.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.