Westpark School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Westpark School
Situated in Malvern, KwaZulu-Natal, Westpark School is a public special needs education school overseen by the Umlazi education district. The school recorded 317 learners and 29 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Westpark 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
Westpark 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, Westpark School reported a total enrollment of 317 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1, 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
Westpark School is situated in Malvern, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Umkhumbane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 382 Stella Road, Malvern, Durban, 4055. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 28342, Melvern, 4093.
Curriculum & Academics
Westpark 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Westpark 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
382 Stella Road, Malvern, Durban, 4055
Postal
P.o. Box 28342, Melvern, 4093
Phone
+27 31 463 1550Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500295630
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.