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Public special needs school
Khalipha Special School
Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal
Khalipha Special School is a public special needs school in Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a intellectual disability specialisation. In 2025 it had 400 learners and 31 educators, about 12.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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 | Intellectual Disability |
| Sector | Public |
| Learners (2025) | 400 |
| Educators (2025) | 31 |
| Learners per educator | 12.9 (province average 10.8) Fewer learners per educator than 26% of 77 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500172975 |
Address and location
| Street address | Khunatha Road,durban,4360 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 40326,redhill 40326,4360 |
| Town | Kwamashu |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Kwamashu Central |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500041 |
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 Khalipha Special School
Is Khalipha Special School a public or private school?
Khalipha Special School is a public special needs school.
Does Khalipha Special School charge school fees?
Contact the school for its current fees.
How many learners are at Khalipha Special School?
400 learners and 31 educators (about 12.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 26% of 77 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Khalipha Special School?
Its EMIS number is 500172975.
Where is Khalipha Special School?
Khunatha Road,durban,4360. It is in Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 031 501 1041.
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