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Open Air School

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

Open Air School is a public school in Umlazi district. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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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
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.

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.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Open Air School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Open Air School's 231; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Open Air School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Open Air School's 100%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Open Air School's 231; is a public primary school, a different phase than Open Air School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Open Air School, 1,912 compared with 231; is a public primary school, a different phase than Open Air School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Open Air School, 1,897 compared with 231; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Open Air School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Open Air School, 1,887 compared with 231; is a public primary school, a different phase than Open Air School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Open Air 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 Open Air School directly, on 031 205 1277 or by email at principal@openairschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Open Air 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 Open Air School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Open Air School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Open Air School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Open Air School?
Open Air School reported 231 learners and 31 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 Open Air School?
Yes, Open Air 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 Open Air School's matric results like?
Open Air School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 93.8% in 2023.
Is Open Air School a public or private school?
Open Air School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Open Air School?
You can call 031 205 1277 or email principal@openairschool.co.za. It is located at 241 Frere Road, Durban, 4007.