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Public special needs school
West Ridge Hig School
Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
West Ridge Hig School is a public special needs school in Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a mild and moderately handicapped / pre vocational specialisation. In 2025 it had 729 learners and 57 educators, about 12.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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 | Mild and Moderately Handicapped / Pre Vocational |
| Sector | Public |
| Learners (2025) | 729 |
| Educators (2025) | 57 |
| Learners per educator | 12.8 (province average 10.8) Fewer learners per educator than 27% of 77 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500295815 |
Address and location
| Street address | 189 Jan Smuts Drive,highway,mayville |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 30024,mayville,4091 |
| Town | Ethekwini |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Ethusini |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500101 |
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 West Ridge Hig School
Is West Ridge Hig School a public or private school?
West Ridge Hig School is a public special needs school.
Does West Ridge Hig School charge school fees?
Contact the school for its current fees.
How many learners are at West Ridge Hig School?
729 learners and 57 educators (about 12.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 27% of 77 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of West Ridge Hig School?
Its EMIS number is 500295815.
Where is West Ridge Hig School?
189 Jan Smuts Drive,highway,mayville. It is in Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 261 1332.
Schools near West Ridge Hig School
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Sparks Estate Secondary School
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91.2% matric 2025Mayville Secondary School
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93.4% matric 2025Charles Hugo Primary School
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Berea Primary School
Berea, KwaZulu-Natal 1.2 km
Mayville Primary School
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Tree Tops Junior Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.