Newton Special School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Newton Special School
Newton Special School (EMIS: 500227069) is a public special needs education school situated in Manor, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Umgungundlovu education district. The 2025 academic year saw 669 enrolled learners instructed by 58 educators, resulting in a ratio of 12:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Newton 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
Newton 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, Newton Special School reported a total enrollment of 669 learners with a teaching staff of 58 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
Newton Special School is situated in Manor, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Pmb Central circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Newton Road, Manor, Pietermaritzburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 4122, Willowton, 3200.
Curriculum & Academics
Newton Special School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a mild and moderately handicapped / pre vocational 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 Newton 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
Newton Road, Manor, Pietermaritzburg
Postal
P.o. Box 4122, Willowton, 3200
Phone
+27 33 342 0035Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500227069
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.