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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)

Open Gate Special School is a public school in 535 Boom Street. The school's roll stands at roughly 318 learners.

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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.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

5 other schools in Umgungundlovu district, for comparison against Open Gate Special School.

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Open Gate Special School's 318; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Open Gate Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Open Gate Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Open Gate Special School, 1,825 compared with 318; is a public primary school, a different phase than Open Gate Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than Open Gate Special School, 1,722 compared with 318; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Open Gate Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Open Gate Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Open Gate Special School, 1,709 compared with 318; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Open Gate Special School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Open Gate 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 Open Gate Special School's 318; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Open Gate Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Open Gate 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
535 Boom Street, Pietermaritzburg,
Postal
P.o.box 8539, Cumberwood, 3235
Telephone
033 342 5281
Email
admin@opengateschool.co.za
EMIS number
500244126

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Open Gate 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 Open Gate Special School directly, on 033 342 5281 or by email at admin@opengateschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Open Gate 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 Open Gate Special School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Open Gate 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 Open Gate Special School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Open Gate Special School?
Open Gate Special School reported 318 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Gate Special School?
Yes, Open Gate 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 Open Gate Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Open Gate Special School.
Is Open Gate Special School a public or private school?
Open Gate Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Open Gate Special School?
You can call 033 342 5281 or email admin@opengateschool.co.za. It is located at 535 Boom Street, Pietermaritzburg,.