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Ethembeni School for the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired
Inchanga, KwaZulu-Natal
Ethembeni School for the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired is a public special needs school in Inchanga, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a visual impairment specialisation. In 2025 it had 147 learners and 28 educators, about 5.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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 | Visual Impairment |
| Sector | Public |
| Learners (2025) | 147 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 5.3 (province average 10.8) Fewer learners per educator than 95% of 77 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500142302 |
Address and location
| Street address | Old Main Road,inchanga,hillcrest,3670 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X1021,hillcrest,3670 |
| Town | Inchanga |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Inchanga |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500004 |
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 Ethembeni School for the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired
Is Ethembeni School for the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired a public or private school?
Ethembeni School for the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired is a public special needs school.
Does Ethembeni School for the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired charge school fees?
Contact the school for its current fees.
How many learners are at Ethembeni School for the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired?
147 learners and 28 educators (about 5.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 95% of 77 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Ethembeni School for the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired?
Its EMIS number is 500142302.
Where is Ethembeni School for the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired?
Old Main Road,inchanga,hillcrest,3670. It is in Inchanga, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 031 942 1783.
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Inchanga Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.