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Ethembeni School was established in October 1984 by the former Department of Education and Training, as a State subsidised Special School for learners with physical disabilities.

In 1989 Ethembeni took over the blind and partially-sighted students from Vuleka School for the deaf and blind. Ethembeni now has an enrolment of around 300 students from all over Kwazulu-Natal (S. Africa), all of whom board in hostels at the school. Most of our students come from rural areas and many of their parents are unable to pay the minimum hostel fees.

Ethembeni’s holistic approach emphasizes a balance between the intellectual, physical, spiritual, and social and development of each student. Students not only acquire knowledge and skills, but also develop self-esteem and mutual respect. They are guided toward taking up their rightful place in adult society as contributing citizens. Ethembeni promotes human rights and social justice.