Arthur Blaxall Special School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Arthur Blaxall Special School
Located in Mountain Rise within KwaZulu-Natal, Arthur Blaxall Special School is a public special needs education school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Umgungundlovu education district. In 2025, the school reported 164 learners and 36 educators, resulting in a ratio of 5:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Arthur Blaxall 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
Arthur Blaxall 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, Arthur Blaxall Special School reported a total enrollment of 164 learners with a teaching staff of 36 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 5:1, 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
Arthur Blaxall Special School is situated in Mountain Rise, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Northdale circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 87 Royston Road, Mountain Rise, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 8132, Cumberwood, 3201.
Curriculum & Academics
Arthur Blaxall Special School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a visual impairment curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Arthur Blaxall 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
87 Royston Road, Mountain Rise, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Postal
P.o. Box 8132, Cumberwood, 3201
Phone
+27 33 387 1400Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500103563
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.