Khalipha Special School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Khalipha Special School
In the not specified area of Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal, Khalipha Special School operates as a public special needs education school within the Pinetown education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 400 learners with a teaching staff of 31, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 13:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Khalipha 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
Khalipha 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, Khalipha Special School reported a total enrollment of 400 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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
Khalipha Special School is situated in Kwamashu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Kwamashu Central 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: Khunatha Road, Durban, 4360. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 40326, Redhill 40326, 4360.
Curriculum & Academics
Khalipha 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 Khalipha 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
Khunatha Road, Durban, 4360
Postal
P.o. Box 40326, Redhill 40326, 4360
Phone
+27 31 501 1041Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500172975
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.