Amanzimtoti Primary School
Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal 1.4 km
Public special needs school
Durban School for the Hearing Impaired
Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Durban School for the Hearing Impaired is a public special needs school in Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a hearing impairment specialisation. In 2025 it had 320 learners and 29 educators, about 11 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public special needs schools in KwaZulu-Natal (296 learners).
School facts
| School type | Public special needs school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Special Needs School |
| Specialisation | Hearing Impairment |
| Sector | Public |
| Learners (2025) | 320 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 11 (province average 10.8) Fewer learners per educator than 45% of 77 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500125467 |
| Exam centre number | 500125467 |
Address and location
| Street address | 16-18 Adams Road,amanzimtoti,durban,4126 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 1514,amanzimtoti,4126 |
| Town | Ethekwini |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Amanzimtoti |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500097 |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Durban School for the Hearing Impaired
Is Durban School for the Hearing Impaired a public or private school?
Durban School for the Hearing Impaired is a public special needs school.
Does Durban School for the Hearing Impaired charge school fees?
Contact the school for its current fees.
How many learners are at Durban School for the Hearing Impaired?
320 learners and 29 educators (about 11 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 45% of 77 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Durban School for the Hearing Impaired?
Its EMIS number is 500125467. Its exam centre number is 500125467.
Where is Durban School for the Hearing Impaired?
16-18 Adams Road,amanzimtoti,durban,4126. It is in Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 903 7253.
Schools near Durban School for the Hearing Impaired
Amanzimtoti High School
Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
99.4% matric 2025Kuswag Skool
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100.0% matric 2025Sewula Primary School
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Vikingozi Senior Secondary School
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100.0% matric 2025Kingsway High School
Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal 2.1 km
91.6% matric 2025Siyathokoza Senior Primary School
Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal 2.1 km
Doon Heights Primary School
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Magama Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.