Open Gate Special School

Open Gate Special School is a public special needs school in 535 Boom Street, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a intellectual disability specialisation. In 2025 it had 318 learners and 37 educators, about 8.6 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	Intellectual Disability
Sector	Public
Learners (2025)	318
Educators (2025)	37
Learners per educator	8.6 (province average 10.8)
EMIS number	500244126

Address and location

Street address	535 Boom Street,pietermaritzburg
Postal address	P.O.Box 8539,cumberwood,3235
Town	535 Boom Street
Province	KwaZulu-Natal
Education district	Umgungundlovu
Circuit	Pmb Central
Municipality	The Msunduzi Local Municipality
Ward	52205032

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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.