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St. Raphael's School

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

St. Raphael's School is a public school in Woodlands. Around 300 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of St. Raphael's School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Woodlands, St. Raphael's School is a public school.

300
Learners
46
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Physical Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St. Raphael's 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 St. Raphael's School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with St. Raphael's School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against St. Raphael's School's 300; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Raphael's School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Raphael's School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against St. Raphael's School's 300; is a public primary school, a different phase than St. Raphael's School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Raphael's School, 1,912 compared with 300; is a public primary school, a different phase than St. Raphael's School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Raphael's School, 1,897 compared with 300; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Raphael's School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Raphael's School, 1,887 compared with 300; is a public primary school, a different phase than St. Raphael's 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
18 Coulter Place, Woodlands, Durban, 4001
Postal
P.o.box 53345, Yellowwood Park, 4001
Telephone
031 469 1087
Email
straphaels@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500276760

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St. Raphael's 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 St. Raphael's School directly, on 031 469 1087 or by email at straphaels@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St. Raphael's 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 St. Raphael's School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for St. Raphael's 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 Umlazi besides St. Raphael's School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at St. Raphael's School?
St. Raphael's School reported 300 learners and 46 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 St. Raphael's School?
Yes, St. Raphael's 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 St. Raphael's School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for St. Raphael's School.
Is St. Raphael's School a public or private school?
St. Raphael's School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St. Raphael's School?
You can call 031 469 1087 or email straphaels@telkomsa.net. It is located at 18 Coulter Place, Woodlands, Durban, 4001.