Kwathintwa School For The Deaf
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Kwathintwa School For The Deaf
With EMIS number 500183853, Kwathintwa School For The Deaf is a public special needs education school located in Inchanga, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Pinetown district. The 2025 academic year saw 300 enrolled learners instructed by 42 educators, resulting in a ratio of 7:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Kwathintwa School For The Deaf 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
Kwathintwa School For The Deaf 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, Kwathintwa School For The Deaf reported a total enrollment of 300 learners with a teaching staff of 42 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 7:1, 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
Kwathintwa School For The Deaf is situated in Inchanga, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Inchanga 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: Old Main Road, Inchanga, Pinetown, 3670. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1018, Hillcrest, 3670.
Curriculum & Academics
Kwathintwa School For The Deaf is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a hearing impairment curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by church and the school buildings are owned by church.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Kwathintwa School For The Deaf 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
Old Main Road, Inchanga, Pinetown, 3670
Postal
Private Bag X1018, Hillcrest, 3670
Phone
+27 31 783 4006Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500183853
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.