Mongoose / Esperanza Special Needs School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Mongoose / Esperanza Special Needs School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mongoose / Esperanza Special Needs School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Mongoose / Esperanza Special Needs 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
Mongoose / Esperanza Special Needs 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, Mongoose / Esperanza Special Needs School reported a total enrollment of 57 learners with a teaching staff of 3 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, 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
Mongoose / Esperanza Special Needs School is situated in Hutten Heights, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Masakhane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Newcastle Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Newcastle, 2940. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 22686, Newcastle, 2940.
Curriculum & Academics
Mongoose / Esperanza Special Needs School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a standard curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mongoose / Esperanza Special Needs 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
Newcastle, 2940
Postal
P.o. Box 22686, Newcastle, 2940
Phone
+27 34 312 4497Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500499759
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.