Thuthukani Special School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Thuthukani Special School
Registered under EMIS 500283790, Thuthukani Special School serves as a public special needs education school in Old Mtuba Road, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 441 enrolled learners instructed by 38 educators, resulting in a ratio of 12:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Thuthukani 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
Thuthukani 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, Thuthukani Special School reported a total enrollment of 441 learners with a teaching staff of 38 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
Thuthukani Special School is situated in Old Mtuba Road, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ngwelezane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umhlathuze Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Old Mtuba Road, Empangeni, 3910. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1121, Empangeni, 3910.
Curriculum & Academics
Thuthukani 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thuthukani 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
Old Mtuba Road, Empangeni, 3910
Postal
P.o. Box 1121, Empangeni, 3910
Phone
+27 35 792 0080Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500283790
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.