Ethembeni School for the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired
Inchanga, KwaZulu-Natal 145 m
Public special needs school
Kwathintwa School for the Deaf
Inchanga, KwaZulu-Natal
Kwathintwa School for the Deaf 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 hearing impairment specialisation. In 2025 it had 300 learners and 42 educators, about 7.1 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public special needs schools in KwaZulu-Natal (296 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, all 4 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 4 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 8 | 8 | 100.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 90.6% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public special needs school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Special Needs School |
| Specialisation | Hearing Impairment |
| Sector | Public |
| Learners (2025) | 300 |
| Educators (2025) | 42 |
| Learners per educator | 7.1 (province average 10.8) Fewer learners per educator than 91% of 77 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500183853 |
| Exam centre number | 5412234 |
Address and location
| Street address | Old Main Road,inchanga,pinetown,3670 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X1018,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 Kwathintwa School for the Deaf
Is Kwathintwa School for the Deaf a public or private school?
Kwathintwa School for the Deaf is a public special needs school.
Does Kwathintwa School for the Deaf charge school fees?
Contact the school for its current fees.
What is Kwathintwa School for the Deaf's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 4 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Kwathintwa School for the Deaf?
300 learners and 42 educators (about 7.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 91% of 77 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Kwathintwa School for the Deaf?
Its EMIS number is 500183853. Its exam centre number is 5412234.
Where is Kwathintwa School for the Deaf?
Old Main Road,inchanga,pinetown,3670. It is in Inchanga, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 031 783 4006.
Schools near Kwathintwa School for the Deaf
Inchanga Primary School
Next To Kwathintwa Sch. for the Deaf, KwaZulu-Natal 368 m
Rietvallei Combined School
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Fredville S.P School
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Imbaliyezwe Junior Primary School
Inchanga, KwaZulu-Natal 2.3 km
Siphesihle High School
Inchanga, KwaZulu-Natal 2.3 km
68.5% matric 2025Steve Davison Primary School
Inchanga, KwaZulu-Natal 2.3 km
Emngcweni Primary School
Emngcweni Area, KwaZulu-Natal 2.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.