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Kwathintwa School For The Deaf

Public special needs education school, hearing impairment specialisation · Inchanga, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Inchanga circuit)

Welcome to Kwathintwa School For The Deaf, a public school serving Inchanga. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

Kwathintwa School For The Deaf is a public school in Inchanga.

300
Learners
42
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Hearing Impairment
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Kwathintwa School For The Deaf 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 Kwathintwa School For The Deaf for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2025

Of the 4 learners from Kwathintwa School For The Deaf who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202333100.0%
202544100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412234.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kwathintwa School For The Deaf reported results in 2 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy88100.0%
English First Additional Language88100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Kwathintwa School For The Deaf.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwathintwa School For The Deaf, 2,756 compared with 300; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwathintwa School For The Deaf; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.6% against Kwathintwa School For The Deaf's 100%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwathintwa School For The Deaf, 2,130 compared with 300; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwathintwa School For The Deaf; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Kwathintwa School For The Deaf's 300; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwathintwa School For The Deaf; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwathintwa School For The Deaf, 2,007 compared with 300; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwathintwa School For The Deaf; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwathintwa School For The Deaf, 1,978 compared with 300; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwathintwa School For The Deaf; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Kwathintwa School For The Deaf's 100%.
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
Old Main Road, Inchanga, Pinetown, 3670
Postal
Private Bag X1018, Hillcrest, 3670
Telephone
031 783 4006
Email
admin@kwathintwaschool.co.za
EMIS number
500183853

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kwathintwa School For The Deaf?
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 Kwathintwa School For The Deaf directly, on 031 783 4006 or by email at admin@kwathintwaschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kwathintwa School For The Deaf?
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 Kwathintwa School For The Deaf the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Kwathintwa School For The Deaf's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.6%.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Kwathintwa School For The Deaf?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Kwathintwa School For The Deaf?
Kwathintwa School For The Deaf reported 300 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 7 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 Kwathintwa School For The Deaf?
Yes, Kwathintwa School For The Deaf 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 Kwathintwa School For The Deaf's matric results like?
Kwathintwa School For The Deaf's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Kwathintwa School For The Deaf a public or private school?
Kwathintwa School For The Deaf is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kwathintwa School For The Deaf?
You can call 031 783 4006 or email admin@kwathintwaschool.co.za. It is located at Old Main Road, Inchanga, Pinetown, 3670.