Siyandamazulu Primary School
Marble Ray, KwaZulu-Natal 281 m
Public special needs school
V N Naik School for the Deaf
Newlands, KwaZulu-Natal
V N Naik School for the Deaf is a public special needs school in Newlands, 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 276 learners and 37 educators, about 7.5 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 10 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 10 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 14 | 100.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 14 | 14 | 100.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 10 | 10 | 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) | 276 |
| Educators (2025) | 37 |
| Learners per educator | 7.5 (province average 10.8) Fewer learners per educator than 88% of 77 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500290783 |
| Exam centre number | 5412527 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1201 Inanda Road,kwa Mashu,durban |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 76350,marble Ray,4035 |
| Town | Newlands |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Malandela |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500011 |
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 V N Naik School for the Deaf
Is V N Naik School for the Deaf a public or private school?
V N Naik School for the Deaf is a public special needs school.
Does V N Naik School for the Deaf charge school fees?
Contact the school for its current fees.
What is V N Naik School for the Deaf's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 10 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 V N Naik School for the Deaf?
276 learners and 37 educators (about 7.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 88% of 77 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of V N Naik School for the Deaf?
Its EMIS number is 500290783. Its exam centre number is 5412527.
Where is V N Naik School for the Deaf?
1201 Inanda Road,kwa Mashu,durban. It is in Newlands, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 082 881 4777.
Schools near V N Naik School for the Deaf
Roseland Primary School
Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal 416 m
Ndabazezwe Lower Primary School
Ndlanzi Road, KwaZulu-Natal 693 m
Newlands East Secondary School
Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal 909 m
98.2% matric 2025Tholamandla Senior Primary School
Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal 968 m
Zeph Dhlomo High School
Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal 1.0 km
95.9% matric 2025Parkvale Primary School
Briardale, KwaZulu-Natal 1.0 km
Khuphukani Junior Primary School
Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal 1.1 km
Khalipha Special School
Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal 1.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.