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Sisizakele Special School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Esiweni Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude district (Sambane circuit)

Sisizakele Special School is a public school in Esiweni Reserve. It currently teaches around 330 learners.

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

Located in Esiweni Reserve, Sisizakele Special School is a public school.

330
Learners
31
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sisizakele 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 Sisizakele Special School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Umkhanyakude district

5 other schools in Umkhanyakude district, for comparison against Sisizakele Special School.

  • Thongwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Sisizakele Special School, 3,881 compared with 330; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sisizakele Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sinethezekile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,527 learners against Sisizakele Special School's 330; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sisizakele Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Vezobala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sisizakele Special School, 1,819 compared with 330; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sisizakele Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Namaneni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,582 learners against Sisizakele Special School's 330; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sisizakele Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sisizakele Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masibonisane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,579 learners against Sisizakele Special School's 330; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sisizakele Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sisizakele 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
Bambanana, Ingwavuma, 3968
Postal
P.o.box 290, Ingwavuma, 3968
Telephone
079 288 3793
Email
sisizakelelsen@gmail.com
EMIS number
500423539

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sisizakele 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 Sisizakele Special School directly, on 079 288 3793 or by email at sisizakelelsen@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sisizakele 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 Sisizakele Special School the best school in Umkhanyakude?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sisizakele 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 Umkhanyakude besides Sisizakele Special School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umkhanyakude.
How big are the classes at Sisizakele Special School?
Sisizakele Special School reported 330 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Sisizakele Special School?
Yes, Sisizakele 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 Sisizakele Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Sisizakele Special School.
Is Sisizakele Special School a public or private school?
Sisizakele Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sisizakele Special School?
You can call 079 288 3793 or email sisizakelelsen@gmail.com. It is located at Bambanana, Ingwavuma, 3968.