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Ekuthuthukeni Special School

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

Welcome to Ekuthuthukeni Special School, a public school serving Umlazi. The school's roll stands at roughly 398 learners.

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Ekuthuthukeni Special School is a public school in Umlazi.

398
Learners
27
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Intellectual Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Ekuthuthukeni Special School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Ekuthuthukeni Special School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

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

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Ekuthuthukeni Special School, 2,782 compared with 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ekuthuthukeni Special School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ekuthuthukeni Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ekuthuthukeni Special School, 1,964 compared with 398; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ekuthuthukeni Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Ekuthuthukeni Special School's 398; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ekuthuthukeni Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Ekuthuthukeni Special School's 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ekuthuthukeni Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Ekuthuthukeni Special School's 398; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ekuthuthukeni Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
413 Q, Umlazi, Durban, 4031
Postal
P.o.box 54541, Umlazi, 4031
Telephone
031 907 5786
Email
celanikngcobo@gmail.com
EMIS number
500129167

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ekuthuthukeni 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 Ekuthuthukeni Special School directly, on 031 907 5786 or by email at celanikngcobo@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ekuthuthukeni Special School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Ekuthuthukeni Special School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ekuthuthukeni 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 Ekuthuthukeni Special School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Ekuthuthukeni Special School?
Ekuthuthukeni Special School reported 398 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Ekuthuthukeni Special School?
Yes, Ekuthuthukeni 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 Ekuthuthukeni Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Ekuthuthukeni Special School.
Is Ekuthuthukeni Special School a public or private school?
Ekuthuthukeni Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ekuthuthukeni Special School?
You can call 031 907 5786 or email celanikngcobo@gmail.com. It is located at 413 Q, Umlazi, Durban, 4031.