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Public special needs school
Vuleka School for the Deaf
Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal
Vuleka School for the Deaf is a public special needs school in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a hearing impairment specialisation. In 2025 it had 265 learners and 32 educators, about 8.3 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 11 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 11 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | 9 | 100.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 12 | 12 | 100.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 11 | 11 | 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) | 265 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 8.3 (province average 10.8) |
| EMIS number | 500293484 |
| Exam centre number | 5113347 |
Address and location
| Street address | Nkandla Kranskop Road,amaphuthu Tribal,authority |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X103,nkandla,3855 |
| Town | Nkandla |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | King Cetshwayo |
| Circuit | Ithala |
| Municipality | Nkandla Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52806010 |
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.
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