Ithubelihle Special Opportunity School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Ithubelihle Special Opportunity School
Registered under EMIS 500499870, Ithubelihle Special Opportunity School serves as a independent special needs education school in Hillview, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 61 enrolled learners instructed by 5 educators, resulting in a ratio of 12:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Ithubelihle Special Opportunity 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
Ithubelihle Special Opportunity 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, Ithubelihle Special Opportunity School reported a total enrollment of 61 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1, 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
Ithubelihle Special Opportunity School is situated in Hillview, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Klipriver circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Ladysmith, 3370. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 609, Ladysmith, 3370.
Curriculum & Academics
Ithubelihle Special Opportunity School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a standard curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt other and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ithubelihle Special Opportunity 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
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500499870
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.