Open Air School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Open Air School
A public special needs education school serving the KwaZulu-Natal community in KwaZulu-Natal, Open Air School operates under the Umlazi education district. The school recorded 231 learners and 31 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 7:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Open Air 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
Open Air 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, Open Air School reported a total enrollment of 231 learners with a teaching staff of 31 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
Open Air School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Ethusini circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 241 Frere Road, Durban, 4007. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X05, Berea, 4001.
Curriculum & Academics
Open Air 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.
History & Background
Open Air School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by state and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Open Air 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
241 Frere Road, Durban, 4007
Postal
Private Bag X05, Berea, 4001
Phone
+27 31 205 1277Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500244089
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.