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.
Of the 19 learners from Open Air School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | 15 | 93.8% |
| 2024 | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411124.
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.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 11 | 10 | 90.9% |
| History | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.