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Daydawn Special School

Public special needs education school, intellectual disability specialisation · Sydenham, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Durban West circuit)

Daydawn Special School is a public school in Sydenham. It currently teaches around 204 learners.

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

Located in Sydenham, Daydawn Special School is a public school.

204
Learners
13
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Intellectual Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Daydawn Special School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Daydawn Special School's 204; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Daydawn Special School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Daydawn Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Daydawn Special School's 204; is a public primary school, a different phase than Daydawn Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Daydawn Special School, 1,912 compared with 204; is a public primary school, a different phase than Daydawn Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Daydawn Special School, 1,897 compared with 204; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Daydawn Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Daydawn Special School, 1,887 compared with 204; is a public primary school, a different phase than Daydawn Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
127 Keal Road, Sydenham, Durban, 4015
Postal
P.o.box 19304, Dormerton, 4091
Telephone
031 207 1424
Email
daydawnspecialschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500120361

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Daydawn 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 Daydawn Special School directly, on 031 207 1424 or by email at daydawnspecialschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Daydawn 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 Daydawn Special School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Daydawn 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 Umlazi besides Daydawn Special School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Daydawn Special School?
Daydawn Special School reported 204 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Daydawn Special School?
Yes, Daydawn 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 Daydawn Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Daydawn Special School.
Is Daydawn Special School a public or private school?
Daydawn Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Daydawn Special School?
You can call 031 207 1424 or email daydawnspecialschool@gmail.com. It is located at 127 Keal Road, Sydenham, Durban, 4015.