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Thuthukani Special School

Public special needs education school, intellectual disability specialisation · Old Mtuba Road, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ngwelezane circuit)

Thuthukani Special School is a public school in Old Mtuba Road. The school's roll stands at roughly 441 learners.

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

Located in Old Mtuba Road, Thuthukani Special School is a public school.

441
Learners
38
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Intellectual Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

Here is how Thuthukani Special School compares with 5 other schools listed under King Cetshwayo district.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thuthukani Special School, 2,365 compared with 441; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thuthukani Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thuthukani Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Thuthukani Special School's 441; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuthukani Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Thuthukani Special School, 1,929 compared with 441; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thuthukani Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thuthukani Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,763 learners against Thuthukani Special School's 441; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuthukani Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Thuthukani Special School's 441; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuthukani Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
Old Mtuba Road, Empangeni, 3910
Postal
P.o.box 1121, Empangeni, 3910
Telephone
035 792 0080
Email
thuthukani@thuthukani.org.za
EMIS number
500283790

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thuthukani 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 Thuthukani Special School directly, on 035 792 0080 or by email at thuthukani@thuthukani.org.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thuthukani 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 Thuthukani Special School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thuthukani 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 Thuthukani Special School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Thuthukani Special School?
Thuthukani Special School reported 441 learners and 38 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 Thuthukani Special School?
Yes, Thuthukani 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 Thuthukani Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Thuthukani Special School.
Is Thuthukani Special School a public or private school?
Thuthukani Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thuthukani Special School?
You can call 035 792 0080 or email thuthukani@thuthukani.org.za. It is located at Old Mtuba Road, Empangeni, 3910.