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Khethiwe Special School

Public special needs education school · Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ngwelezane circuit)

Khethiwe Special School is a public school in Empangeni. Around 33 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Empangeni, Khethiwe Special School is a public school.

33
Learners
6
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing King Cetshwayo district with Khethiwe Special School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khethiwe Special School, 2,365 compared with 33; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khethiwe Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Khethiwe Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Khethiwe Special School's 33; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khethiwe Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Khethiwe Special School, 1,929 compared with 33; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khethiwe Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Khethiwe Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,763 learners against Khethiwe Special School's 33; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khethiwe Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Khethiwe Special School's 33; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khethiwe Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
Makhosonke Street, Ngwelezane, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
Private Bag X20054, Empangeni, 3880
Telephone
035 794 2302
Email
patience.gumbi@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500174307

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Khethiwe 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 Khethiwe Special School directly, on 035 794 2302 or by email at Patience.Gumbi@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Khethiwe 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 Khethiwe Special School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Khethiwe 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 King Cetshwayo besides Khethiwe Special School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Khethiwe Special School?
Khethiwe Special School reported 33 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 6 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 Khethiwe Special School?
Yes, Khethiwe 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 Khethiwe Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Khethiwe Special School.
Is Khethiwe Special School a public or private school?
Khethiwe Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Khethiwe Special School?
You can call 035 794 2302 or email Patience.Gumbi@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Makhosonke Street, Ngwelezane, Empangeni, 3880.