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Open Gate Special School

Public special needs education school, intellectual disability specialisation · 535 Boom Street, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Pmb Central circuit)

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

Located in 535 Boom Street, Open Gate Special School is a public school.

318
Learners
37
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Intellectual Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Open Gate 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 Open Gate Special 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
535 Boom Street, Pietermaritzburg,
Postal
P.o.box 8539, Cumberwood, 3235
Telephone
033 342 5281
Email
admin@opengateschool.co.za
EMIS number
500244126