Ethel Mthiyane Special School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Ethel Mthiyane Special School
A public special needs education school serving the Sundumbili community in KwaZulu-Natal, Ethel Mthiyane Special School operates under the Ilembe education district. The school recorded 300 learners and 37 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 8:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Ethel Mthiyane 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
Ethel Mthiyane 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, Ethel Mthiyane Special School reported a total enrollment of 300 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 8:1, 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
Ethel Mthiyane Special School is situated in Sundumbili, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Mandeni circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Mandeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Kwamajuba Reserve, Mathonsi Tribal, Authority, 4490. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 370, Mandini, 4490.
Curriculum & Academics
Ethel Mthiyane 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 govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ethel Mthiyane 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
Kwamajuba Reserve, Mathonsi Tribal, Authority, 4490
Postal
P.o. Box 370, Mandini, 4490
Phone
+27 32 437 8176Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500142265
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.