Y.w.c.a. Special School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Y.w.c.a. Special School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Y.w.c.a. Special School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Y.w.c.a. 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
Y.w.c.a. 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, Y.w.c.a. Special School reported a total enrollment of 629 learners with a teaching staff of 38 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, 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
Y.w.c.a. Special School is situated in Section 5, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Madadeni 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: E9334 Section Section, Madadeni, Newcastle. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 141614, Madadeni, 2951.
Curriculum & Academics
Y.w.c.a. Special School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a intellectual disability 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 Y.w.c.a. 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
E9334 Section Section, Madadeni, Newcastle
Postal
P.o. Box 141614, Madadeni, 2951
Phone
+27 34 329 1842Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500298220
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.