Siphosethu Special School Lsen
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Siphosethu Special School Lsen
Siphosethu Special School Lsen is classified as a public special needs education school serving the Pongola area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Zululand education district. For the 2025 academic year, 147 learners were enrolled, taught by 12 educators at a ratio of 12:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Siphosethu Special School Lsen 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
Siphosethu Special School Lsen 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, Siphosethu Special School Lsen reported a total enrollment of 147 learners with a teaching staff of 12 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
Siphosethu Special School Lsen is situated in Pongola, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Belgrade circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Uphongolo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Sidakeni Area Pongola Pongola 3170. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Siphosethu Special School Lsen is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a special needs education curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Siphosethu Special School Lsen 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
Sidakeni Area Pongola Pongola 3170
Phone
+27 73 246 0167Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500499167
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.