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Vulekani Special School

Public special needs education school, intellectual disability specialisation · KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Clydesdale circuit)

Vulekani Special School is a public school in Harry Gwala district. It currently teaches around 248 learners.

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Located in Harry Gwala district, Vulekani Special School is a public school.

248
Learners
18
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Intellectual Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

5 other schools in Harry Gwala district, for comparison against Vulekani Special School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,516 learners against Vulekani Special School's 248; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vulekani Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vulekani Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Vulekani Special School's 248; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vulekani Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,559 learners against Vulekani Special School's 248; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vulekani Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School teaches considerably more learners than Vulekani Special School, 1,499 compared with 248; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vulekani Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vulekani Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,419 learners against Vulekani Special School's 248; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vulekani Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vulekani 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
To Be Updated
Telephone
039 259 7001
Email
vulekani@futurenet.co.za
EMIS number
500429089

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vulekani 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 Vulekani Special School directly, on 039 259 7001 or by email at vulekani@futurenet.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vulekani 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 Vulekani Special School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vulekani 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 Harry Gwala besides Vulekani Special School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Vulekani Special School?
Vulekani Special School reported 248 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Vulekani Special School?
Yes, Vulekani 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 Vulekani Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Vulekani Special School.
Is Vulekani Special School a public or private school?
Vulekani Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vulekani Special School?
You can call 039 259 7001 or email vulekani@futurenet.co.za. It is located at To Be Updated.