Open Gate Special School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Open Gate Special School
Situated in an not specified part of 535 Boom Street, KwaZulu-Natal, Open Gate Special School functions as a public special needs education school within the Umgungundlovu education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 318 learners with a teaching staff of 37, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 9:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Open Gate 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
Open Gate 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, Open Gate Special School reported a total enrollment of 318 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1, 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 Gate Special School is situated in 535 Boom Street, 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: 535 Boom Street, Pietermaritzburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 8539, Cumberwood, 3235.
Curriculum & Academics
Open Gate 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 Open Gate 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
535 Boom Street, Pietermaritzburg
Postal
P.o. Box 8539, Cumberwood, 3235
Phone
+27 33 342 5281Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500244126
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.