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Khethiwe Special School
Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal
Khethiwe Special School is a public special needs school in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school. In 2025 it had 33 learners and 6 educators, about 5.5 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 | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 33 |
| Educators (2025) | 6 |
| Learners per educator | 5.5 (province average 10.8) Fewer learners per educator than 94% of 77 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500174307 |
Address and location
| Street address | Makhosonke Street,ngwelezane,empangeni,3880 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X20054,empangeni,3880 |
| Town | Empangeni |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | King Cetshwayo |
| Circuit | Ngwelezane |
| Municipality | uMhlathuze Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52802024 |
| Former department | Kwazulu Natal Education Department |
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 Khethiwe Special School
Is Khethiwe Special School a public or private school?
Khethiwe Special School is a public special needs school.
Does Khethiwe Special School charge school fees?
Contact the school for its current fees.
How many learners are at Khethiwe Special School?
33 learners and 6 educators (about 5.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 94% of 77 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Khethiwe Special School?
Its EMIS number is 500174307.
Where is Khethiwe Special School?
Makhosonke Street,ngwelezane,empangeni,3880. It is in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. Phone 035 794 2302.
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Ziphozonke High School
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Amangwe Secondary School
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Thembelihle Full Service School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.