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Open Air School

Public special needs education school, physical disability specialisation · KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Ethusini circuit)

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

Located in Umlazi district, Open Air School is a public school.

231
Learners
31
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Physical Disability
Specialisation
Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 19 learners from Open Air School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023161593.8%
20241717100.0%
20251919100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411124.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Open Air School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11100.0%
Mathematical Literacy99100.0%
Accounting33100.0%
Business Studies111090.9%
History77100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Open Air 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 Open Air School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

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
241 Frere Road, Durban, 4007
Postal
Private Bag X05, Berea, 4001
Telephone
031 205 1277
Email
principal@openairschool.co.za
EMIS number
500244089