Ekuthuthukeni Special School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Ekuthuthukeni Special School
Registered under EMIS 500129167, Ekuthuthukeni Special School serves as a public special needs education school in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 398 enrolled learners instructed by 27 educators, resulting in a ratio of 15:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Ekuthuthukeni 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
Ekuthuthukeni 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, Ekuthuthukeni Special School reported a total enrollment of 398 learners with a teaching staff of 27 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
Ekuthuthukeni Special School is situated in Umlazi, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Dukumbane 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: 413 Q, Umlazi, Durban, 4031. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 54541, Umlazi, 4031.
Curriculum & Academics
Ekuthuthukeni 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 Ekuthuthukeni 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
413 Q, Umlazi, Durban, 4031
Postal
P.o. Box 54541, Umlazi, 4031
Phone
+27 31 907 5786Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500129167
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.