Bumbisizwe Special School
KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba
About Bumbisizwe Special School
A public institution, Bumbisizwe Special School functions as a special needs education school located in Madadeni, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Amajuba education district. For the 2025 academic year, 312 learners were enrolled, taught by 35 educators at a ratio of 9:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Bumbisizwe 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
Bumbisizwe 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, Bumbisizwe Special School reported a total enrollment of 312 learners with a teaching staff of 35 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
Bumbisizwe Special School is situated in Madadeni, 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: E9288 Section Section, Madadeni, Newcastle, 2951. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X5005, Madadeni, 2951.
Curriculum & Academics
Bumbisizwe Special School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a physical 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 church.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bumbisizwe 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
E9288 Section Section, Madadeni, Newcastle, 2951
Postal
Private Bag X5005, Madadeni, 2951
Phone
+27 76 221 2619Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500190883
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.