Vumanisabelo Special School

KwaZulu-Natal ยท Amajuba

Public Special Needs Education School

About Vumanisabelo Special School

Situated in an not specified part of Osizweni, KwaZulu-Natal, Vumanisabelo Special School functions as a public special needs education school within the Amajuba education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 455 learners with a teaching staff of 31, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 15:1.

Governance & Funding

Fee Status

Vumanisabelo 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

Vumanisabelo 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, Vumanisabelo Special School reported a total enrollment of 455 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, 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

Vumanisabelo Special School is situated in Osizweni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Amajuba education district, specifically within the Osizweni circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Amajuba, under the Newcastle Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: F913 F Ward, Ematshotshombeni, Behind Blaubosch Sub. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 51472, Osizweni, 2952.

Curriculum & Academics

Vumanisabelo 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 Vumanisabelo 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

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Address

F913 F Ward, Ematshotshombeni, Behind Blaubosch Sub

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Postal

P.o. Box 51472, Osizweni, 2952

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 455
Educators 31

Learner:Educator Ratio

15:1 learners per educator

Below national average โ€” favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSpecial Needs Education School
TypeSpecial Needs Education Centre
FocusIntellectual Disability
Statusopen
DistrictAmajuba

EMIS Number

500337662

Department of Basic Education

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.