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Vuleka School For The Deaf

Public special needs education school, hearing impairment specialisation · Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ithala circuit)

Welcome to Vuleka School For The Deaf, a public school serving Nkandla. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Vuleka School For The Deaf, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Vuleka School For The Deaf is a public school in Nkandla.

265
Learners
32
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Hearing Impairment
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Vuleka School For The Deaf 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 Vuleka School For The Deaf for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Vuleka School For The Deaf entered 11 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202399100.0%
20241212100.0%
20251111100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113347.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Vuleka School For The Deaf reported results in 2 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy12325.0%
English First Additional Language1212100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

5 other schools in King Cetshwayo district, for comparison against Vuleka School For The Deaf.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Vuleka School For The Deaf's 265; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vuleka School For The Deaf; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.8% against Vuleka School For The Deaf's 100%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vuleka School For The Deaf, 2,166 compared with 265; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuleka School For The Deaf; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Vuleka School For The Deaf's 265; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vuleka School For The Deaf; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.7% against Vuleka School For The Deaf's 100%).
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vuleka School For The Deaf, 1,763 compared with 265; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuleka School For The Deaf; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vuleka School For The Deaf, 1,742 compared with 265; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuleka School For The Deaf; 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
Nkandla Kranskop Road, Amaphuthu Tribal, Authority,
Postal
Private Bag X103, Nkandla, 3855
Telephone
082 880 6290
Email
vulekaschoolftd@gmail.com
EMIS number
500293484

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vuleka School For The Deaf?
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 Vuleka School For The Deaf directly, on 082 880 6290 or by email at vulekaschoolftd@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vuleka School For The Deaf?
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 Vuleka School For The Deaf the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Vuleka School For The Deaf's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL at 99.7%.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Vuleka School For The Deaf?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Vuleka School For The Deaf?
Vuleka School For The Deaf reported 265 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 Vuleka School For The Deaf?
Yes, Vuleka School For The Deaf 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 Vuleka School For The Deaf's matric results like?
Vuleka School For The Deaf's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Vuleka School For The Deaf a public or private school?
Vuleka School For The Deaf is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vuleka School For The Deaf?
You can call 082 880 6290 or email vulekaschoolftd@gmail.com. It is located at Nkandla Kranskop Road, Amaphuthu Tribal, Authority,.