Overview
.C.a. Special School is a public special-needs school located in Section 5, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It currently enrols 629 learners and is staffed by 38 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 17:1), operating as a fee-charging school. It falls within the Amajuba education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 7 other special needs schools in Amajuba.
School fees
Fees at .C.a. Special School are confirmed by the SGB before the academic year begins.
Public special-needs school; fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at .C.a. Special School for 2027?
.C.a. Special School is a fee-charging public school in the Amajuba district. Indicative 2027 fees: Contact the school for exact fees. Exact fees are confirmed by the School Governing Body before the school year begins. To get the official 2027 fee schedule, phone 034 329 1842 or email ywcalsen@yahoo.com.
Is .C.a. Special School a no-fee school?
.C.a. Special School does charge school fees. The amount is reviewed and approved annually by the School Governing Body.
What is the quintile of .C.a. Special School and what does it mean for fees?
Quintile classification is not available for .C.a. Special School. Contact the school for details on its funding category.
How to apply
Applications to .C.a. Special School for the relevant grade are submitted directly with .C.a. Special School and confirmed through the KZN Department of Education in the Amajuba education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to KwaZulu-Natal.
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Confirm availability with .C.a. Special School
Call 034 329 1842 or email ywcalsen@yahoo.com to confirm whether .C.a. Special School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register your details with the KZN Department of Education and submit the application form directly at .C.a. Special School.
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Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to .C.a. Special School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
If accepted, .C.a. Special School (an SGB-funded school) may require a registration deposit. The exact amount is confirmed by the school.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from .C.a. Special School. If declined, you may appeal at the Amajuba district office under the KZN Department of Education.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to .C.a. Special School for the next school year?
.C.a. Special School processes applications through the KZN Department of Education and at the school. In KZN, applications are submitted directly to the school and confirmed via the KZN DoE district office. Reach the school directly via phone 034 329 1842 or email ywcalsen@yahoo.com to confirm openings in the Amajuba district.
What documents do I need to apply at .C.a. Special School?
When applying to .C.a. Special School, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by .C.a. Special School depending on the grade; confirm via phone 034 329 1842 or email ywcalsen@yahoo.com.