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Ethel Mthiyane Special School

Public special needs education school, physical disability specialisation · Sundumbili, KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Mandeni circuit)

Welcome to Ethel Mthiyane Special School, a public school serving Sundumbili. The school's roll stands at roughly 300 learners.

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Ethel Mthiyane Special School is a public school in Sundumbili.

300
Learners
37
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Physical Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Ethel Mthiyane 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 Ethel Mthiyane Special School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ilembe district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ilembe district with Ethel Mthiyane Special School.

  • Groutville Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ethel Mthiyane Special School, 2,690 compared with 300; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ethel Mthiyane Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ethel Mthiyane Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ethel Mthiyane Special School, 1,889 compared with 300; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ethel Mthiyane Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Ethel Mthiyane Special School's 300; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ethel Mthiyane Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,793 learners against Ethel Mthiyane Special School's 300; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ethel Mthiyane Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ethel Mthiyane Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,599 learners against Ethel Mthiyane Special School's 300; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ethel Mthiyane Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ethel Mthiyane Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Kwamajuba Reserve, Mathonsi Tribal, Mathonsi Tribal, Authority, 4490
Postal
P.o.box 370, Mandini, 4490
Telephone
032 437 8176
Email
ethelmspecial@gmail.com
EMIS number
500142265

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ethel Mthiyane 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 Ethel Mthiyane Special School directly, on 032 437 8176 or by email at ethelmspecial@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ethel Mthiyane 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 Ethel Mthiyane Special School the best school in Ilembe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ethel Mthiyane 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 Ilembe besides Ethel Mthiyane Special School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Ethel Mthiyane Special School?
Ethel Mthiyane Special School reported 300 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 Ethel Mthiyane Special School?
Yes, Ethel Mthiyane 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 Ethel Mthiyane Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Ethel Mthiyane Special School.
Is Ethel Mthiyane Special School a public or private school?
Ethel Mthiyane Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ethel Mthiyane Special School?
You can call 032 437 8176 or email ethelmspecial@gmail.com. It is located at Kwamajuba Reserve, Mathonsi Tribal, Mathonsi Tribal, Authority, 4490.