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Bumbisizwe Special School

Public special needs education school, physical disability specialisation · Madadeni, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Madadeni circuit)

Bumbisizwe Special School is a public school based in Madadeni. The school's roll stands at roughly 312 learners.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bumbisizwe Special School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Madadeni, Bumbisizwe Special School operates as a public school.

312
Learners
35
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Physical Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bumbisizwe 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 Bumbisizwe Special School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Amajuba district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amajuba district with Bumbisizwe Special School.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,071 learners against Bumbisizwe Special School's 312; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bumbisizwe Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,921 learners against Bumbisizwe Special School's 312; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bumbisizwe Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bumbisizwe Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,852 learners against Bumbisizwe Special School's 312; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bumbisizwe Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bumbisizwe Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Esididini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bumbisizwe Special School, 1,771 compared with 312; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bumbisizwe Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,761 learners against Bumbisizwe Special School's 312; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bumbisizwe Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. 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
E9288 Section Section, Madadeni, Newcastle, 2951
Postal
Private Bag X5005, Madadeni, 2951
Telephone
076 221 2619
Email
BUMBISIZWE-SS@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500190883
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bumbisizwe 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 Bumbisizwe Special School directly, on 076 221 2619 or by email at BUMBISIZWE-SS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bumbisizwe 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 Bumbisizwe Special School the best school in Amajuba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bumbisizwe Special School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Amajuba besides Bumbisizwe Special School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Bumbisizwe Special School?
Bumbisizwe Special School reported 312 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Bumbisizwe Special School?
Yes, Bumbisizwe 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 Bumbisizwe Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Bumbisizwe Special School.
Is Bumbisizwe Special School a public or private school?
Bumbisizwe Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bumbisizwe Special School?
You can call 076 221 2619 or email BUMBISIZWE-SS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at E9288 Section Section, Madadeni, Newcastle, 2951.