Izwilesizwe Primary School
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Public combined school
Willowfountain Combined School
Willowfountain, KwaZulu-Natal
Willowfountain Combined School is a public combined school in Willowfountain, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 039 learners and 28 educators, about 37.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal (485 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, all 34 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 34 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38 | 35 | 92.1% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 49 | 34 | 69.4% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 34 | 34 | 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 | Public combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 039 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 37.1 (province average 29.2) Fewer learners per educator than 20% of 50 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500296370 |
Address and location
| Street address | Willowfountain Main Road,willow Fountain,pietermaritzburg,3200 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 1990,pietermaritzburg,3200 |
| Town | Willowfountain |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Imbali |
| Municipality | The Msunduzi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52205014 |
| 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 Willowfountain Combined School
Is Willowfountain Combined School a public or private school?
Willowfountain Combined School is a public combined school.
Does Willowfountain Combined School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Willowfountain Combined School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 34 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 92.1%, 2024 69.4%.
How many learners are at Willowfountain Combined School?
1 039 learners and 28 educators (about 37.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 20% of 50 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Willowfountain Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 500296370.
Where is Willowfountain Combined School?
Willowfountain Main Road,willow Fountain,pietermaritzburg,3200. It is in Willowfountain, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 321 8969.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.