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Khalipha Special School

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

Welcome to Khalipha Special School, a public school serving Kwamashu. It currently teaches around 400 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Khalipha Special School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Khalipha Special School is a public school in Kwamashu.

400
Learners
31
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, Khalipha 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 Khalipha Special School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Pinetown district

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

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khalipha Special School, 2,756 compared with 400; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khalipha Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Khalipha Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Khalipha Special School, 2,130 compared with 400; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khalipha Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Khalipha Special School's 400; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khalipha Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Khalipha Special School, 2,007 compared with 400; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khalipha Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khalipha Special School, 1,978 compared with 400; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khalipha Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Khalipha 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
Khunatha Road, Durban, 4360
Postal
P.o.box 40326, Redhill 40326, 4360
Telephone
031 501 1041
Email
khaliphaspecialschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500172975

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Khalipha 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 Khalipha Special School directly, on 031 501 1041 or by email at khaliphaspecialschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Khalipha 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 Khalipha Special School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Khalipha 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 Khalipha Special School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Khalipha Special School?
Khalipha Special School reported 400 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Khalipha Special School?
Yes, Khalipha 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 Khalipha Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Khalipha Special School.
Is Khalipha Special School a public or private school?
Khalipha Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Khalipha Special School?
You can call 031 501 1041 or email khaliphaspecialschool@gmail.com. It is located at Khunatha Road, Durban, 4360.