Bright Future Special School

KwaZulu-Natal ยท Umlazi

Public Special Needs Education School

About Bright Future Special School

Located in P.O. Box 76094 within KwaZulu-Natal, Bright Future Special School is a public special needs education school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Umlazi education district. In 2025, the school reported 440 learners and 50 educators, resulting in a ratio of 9:1.

Governance & Funding

Fee Status

Bright Future 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

Bright Future 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, Bright Future Special School reported a total enrollment of 440 learners with a teaching staff of 50 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1, 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

Bright Future Special School is situated in P.O. Box 76094, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Emgeni North 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: 87 Macren Mistery Road, Parlock, Durban, 4016. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 201690, Durban North, 4051.

Curriculum & Academics

Bright Future 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bright Future 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

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Address

87 Macren Mistery Road, Parlock, Durban, 4016

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Postal

P.o. Box 201690, Durban North, 4051

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 440
Educators 50

Learner:Educator Ratio

9:1 learners per educator

Below national average โ€” favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSpecial Needs Education School
TypeSpecial Needs Education Centre
FocusIntellectual Disability
Statusopen
DistrictUmlazi

EMIS Number

500161838

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.