Tongaat School For Lsen

KwaZulu-Natal ยท Pinetown

Public Special Needs Education School N/A

About Tongaat School For Lsen

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Tongaat School For Lsen is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.

Fee Status

Tongaat School For Lsen 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

Tongaat School For Lsen 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, Tongaat School For Lsen reported a total enrollment of 281 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, 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

Tongaat School For Lsen is situated in Kwatiba, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Tongaat circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: Nkosibomvu Road, Kwatiba, Tongaat, 4400. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2053, Tongaat, 4400.

Curriculum & Academics

Tongaat School For Lsen is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a intellectual disability curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Tongaat School For Lsen was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Tongaat School For Lsen 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

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Address

Nkosibomvu Road, Kwatiba, Tongaat, 4400

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Postal

P.o. Box 2053, Tongaat, 4400

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 281
Educators 19

Learner:Educator Ratio

15:1 learners per educator

Below national average โ€” favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSpecial Needs Education School
TypeSpecial Needs Education Centre
QuintileN/A
FocusIntellectual Disability
Statusopen
DistrictPinetown

EMIS Number

500325452

Department of Basic Education

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.