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Newton Special School

Public special needs education school, mild and moderately handicapped / pre vocational specialisation · Manor, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Pmb Central circuit)

Newton Special School is a public school in Manor. The school's roll stands at roughly 669 learners.

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

Located in Manor, Newton Special School is a public school.

669
Learners
58
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Mild And Moderately Handicapped / Pre Vocational
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

Here is how Newton Special School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umgungundlovu district.

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Newton Special School's 669; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Newton Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Newton Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Newton Special School, 1,825 compared with 669; is a public primary school, a different phase than Newton Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than Newton Special School, 1,722 compared with 669; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Newton Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Newton Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Newton Special School, 1,709 compared with 669; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Newton Special School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Newton Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Newton Special School's 669; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Newton Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Newton 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
Newton Road, Manor, Pietermaritzburg,
Postal
P.o.box 4122, Willowton, 3200
Telephone
033 342 0035
Email
info@newtonschool.co.za
EMIS number
500227069

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Newton 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 Newton Special School directly, on 033 342 0035 or by email at info@newtonschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Newton 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 Newton Special School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Newton 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 Umgungundlovu besides Newton Special School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Newton Special School?
Newton Special School reported 669 learners and 58 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Newton Special School?
Yes, Newton 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 Newton Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Newton Special School.
Is Newton Special School a public or private school?
Newton Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Newton Special School?
You can call 033 342 0035 or email info@newtonschool.co.za. It is located at Newton Road, Manor, Pietermaritzburg,.