Vulekani Special School

Vulekani Special School is a public special needs school in Umzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a intellectual disability specialisation. In 2025 it had 248 learners and 18 educators, about 13.8 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)	248
Educators (2025)	18
Learners per educator	13.8 (province average 10.8)
EMIS number	500429089

Address and location

Town	Umzimkhulu
Province	KwaZulu-Natal
Education district	Harry Gwala
Circuit	Clydesdale
Municipality	Umzimkhulu Local Municipality
Ward	54305017

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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.