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Thembimfundo Special School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Mbongolwane circuit)

In Eshowe, Thembimfundo Special School operates as a public school. Around 298 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Thembimfundo Special School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Thembimfundo Special School is a public school serving families in and around Eshowe.

298
Learners
25
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Thembimfundo Special School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Thembimfundo Special School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing King Cetshwayo district with Thembimfundo Special School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Thembimfundo Special School's 298; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembimfundo Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembimfundo Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembimfundo Special School, 2,166 compared with 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thembimfundo Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Thembimfundo Special School's 298; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembimfundo Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembimfundo Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembimfundo Special School, 1,763 compared with 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thembimfundo Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembimfundo Special School, 1,742 compared with 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thembimfundo Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mbongolwane Reserve
Telephone
035 475 6014
Email
mthokozisiwakwadlamini@gmail.com
EMIS number
500489621

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thembimfundo 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 Thembimfundo Special School directly, on 035 475 6014 or by email at mthokozisiwakwadlamini@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thembimfundo Special School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Thembimfundo Special School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thembimfundo 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 King Cetshwayo besides Thembimfundo Special School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Thembimfundo Special School?
Thembimfundo Special School reported 298 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Thembimfundo Special School?
Yes, Thembimfundo 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 Thembimfundo Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Thembimfundo Special School.
Is Thembimfundo Special School a public or private school?
Thembimfundo Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thembimfundo Special School?
You can call 035 475 6014 or email mthokozisiwakwadlamini@gmail.com. It is located at Mbongolwane Reserve.