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Y.w.c.a. Special School

Public special needs education school, intellectual disability specialisation · Section 5, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Madadeni circuit)

Welcome to Y.w.c.a. Special School, a public school serving Section 5. It currently teaches around 629 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Y.w.c.a. Special School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Y.w.c.a. Special School is a public school in Section 5.

629
Learners
38
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Intellectual Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Y.w.c.a. 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 Y.w.c.a. Special School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Amajuba district

Here is how Y.w.c.a. Special School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amajuba district.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Y.w.c.a. Special School, 2,071 compared with 629; is a public primary school, a different phase than Y.w.c.a. Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Y.w.c.a. Special School, 1,921 compared with 629; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Y.w.c.a. Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Y.w.c.a. Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School teaches considerably more learners than Y.w.c.a. Special School, 1,852 compared with 629; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Y.w.c.a. Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Y.w.c.a. Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Esididini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,771 learners against Y.w.c.a. Special School's 629; is a public primary school, a different phase than Y.w.c.a. Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Y.w.c.a. Special School, 1,761 compared with 629; is a public primary school, a different phase than Y.w.c.a. 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
E9334 Section Section, Madadeni, Newcastle,
Postal
P.o.box 141614, Madadeni, 2951
Telephone
034 329 1842
Email
ywcalsen@yahoo.com
EMIS number
500298220

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Y.w.c.a. 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 Y.w.c.a. Special School directly, on 034 329 1842 or by email at ywcalsen@yahoo.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Y.w.c.a. 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 Y.w.c.a. Special School the best school in Amajuba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Y.w.c.a. 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 Amajuba besides Y.w.c.a. Special School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Y.w.c.a. Special School?
Y.w.c.a. Special School reported 629 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Y.w.c.a. Special School?
Yes, Y.w.c.a. 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 Y.w.c.a. Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Y.w.c.a. Special School.
Is Y.w.c.a. Special School a public or private school?
Y.w.c.a. Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Y.w.c.a. Special School?
You can call 034 329 1842 or email ywcalsen@yahoo.com. It is located at E9334 Section Section, Madadeni, Newcastle,.