Khethiwe Special School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Khethiwe Special School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Khethiwe Special School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Khethiwe Special School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Khethiwe Special School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Khethiwe Special School reported a total enrollment of 33 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 6:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Khethiwe Special School is situated in Empangeni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ngwelezane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umhlathuze Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Makhosonke Street, Ngwelezane, Empangeni, 3880. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X20054, Empangeni, 3880.
Curriculum & Academics
Khethiwe Special School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Khethiwe Special School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Khethiwe Special School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Makhosonke Street, Ngwelezane, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
Private Bag X20054, Empangeni, 3880
Phone
+27 35 794 2302Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500174307
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.