Arthur Blaxall Special School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find a full profile of Arthur Blaxall Special School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mountain Rise, Arthur Blaxall Special School is a public school.

164

Learners

Educators

R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Visual Impairment

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Arthur Blaxall Special School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Arthur Blaxall Special School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 15 learners from Arthur Blaxall Special School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	18	13	72.2%
2024	20	14	70.0%
2025	15	14	93.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311302.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Arthur Blaxall Special School offered results across 3 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 95.2% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematical Literacy	21	16	76.2%
Business Studies	20	15	75.0%
History	21	20	95.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Arthur Blaxall Special School's 164; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arthur Blaxall Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against Arthur Blaxall Special School's 93.3%.
Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Arthur Blaxall Special School, 1,825 compared with 164; is a public primary school, a different phase than Arthur Blaxall Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than Arthur Blaxall Special School, 1,722 compared with 164; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arthur Blaxall Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Arthur Blaxall Special School's 93.3%.
Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Arthur Blaxall Special School, 1,709 compared with 164; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arthur Blaxall Special School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Arthur Blaxall Special School's 93.3%.
Mconjwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Arthur Blaxall Special School's 164; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arthur Blaxall Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Arthur Blaxall Special School's 93.3%.

Admissions

How to apply

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 87 Royston Road, Mountain Rise, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Postal: P.o.box 8132, Cumberwood, 3201
Telephone: 033 387 1400
Email: vincegovender2013@gmail.com
EMIS number: 500103563

Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Arthur Blaxall Special School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Arthur Blaxall Special School directly, on 033 387 1400 or by email at vincegovender2013@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Arthur Blaxall Special School?

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Is Arthur Blaxall Special School the best school in Umgungundlovu?

On the numbers that are published, Arthur Blaxall Special School's matric pass rate of 93.3% is lower than MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Arthur Blaxall Special School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.

How big are the classes at Arthur Blaxall Special School?

Arthur Blaxall Special School reported 164 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 5 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.

Do you pay school fees at Arthur Blaxall Special School?

Yes, Arthur Blaxall Special School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Arthur Blaxall Special School's matric results like?

Arthur Blaxall Special School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.3%, in 2025. That's up from 72.2% in 2023.

Is Arthur Blaxall Special School a public or private school?

Arthur Blaxall Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Arthur Blaxall Special School?

You can call 033 387 1400 or email vincegovender2013@gmail.com. It is located at 87 Royston Road, Mountain Rise, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.