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Golden Steps Special School

Public special needs education school, intellectual disability specialisation · Cottonlands, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Tongaat circuit)

Golden Steps Special School is a public school in Cottonlands. The school's roll stands at roughly 220 learners.

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

Located in Cottonlands, Golden Steps Special School is a public school.

220
Learners
20
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Intellectual Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Pinetown district

Here is how Golden Steps Special School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pinetown district.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Golden Steps Special School's 220; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Golden Steps Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Golden Steps Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Golden Steps Special School's 220; is a public primary school, a different phase than Golden Steps Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Golden Steps Special School, 2,020 compared with 220; is a public primary school, a different phase than Golden Steps Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Golden Steps Special School's 220; is a public primary school, a different phase than Golden Steps Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Golden Steps Special School's 220; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Golden Steps Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Golden Steps Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Off Ndwedwe Road, Hazelmere, Verulam, 4340
Postal
P.o.box 1100, Verulam, 4340
Telephone
032 815 1052
Email
goldensteps01@gmail.com
EMIS number
500150775

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Golden Steps 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 Golden Steps Special School directly, on 032 815 1052 or by email at goldensteps01@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Golden Steps 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 Golden Steps Special School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Golden Steps 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 Pinetown besides Golden Steps Special School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Golden Steps Special School?
Golden Steps Special School reported 220 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Golden Steps Special School?
Yes, Golden Steps 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 Golden Steps Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Golden Steps Special School.
Is Golden Steps Special School a public or private school?
Golden Steps Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Golden Steps Special School?
You can call 032 815 1052 or email goldensteps01@gmail.com. It is located at Off Ndwedwe Road, Hazelmere, Verulam, 4340.