The school learners could be classified as follows: . 31 deaf learners. . 220 learners with various barriers to learning. . All learners at the school were aged 6 - 18 with a maximum of 15 learners per class. Skills classes went up to 20 per class. The medium of instruction was English and Siswati, deaf learners were taught in South African Sign Language (SASL). The curriculum was adapted to accommodate learners with special educational needs. Sign language was a compulsory learning area for all learners. An extensive skills programme was offered to learners over 15 who did not have the ability to be placed in a mainstream school or to achieve Grade 9. Annually, parents' and learners' input is considered regarding programmes they would like the school to offer. Some Group 9 learners were placed with businesses in Nelspruit every Friday to gain work experience. An interactive smart board was used by staff and therapists to further assist learners academically. Apart from the assistance from the Department, most of the school infrastructure was built through sponsorships and support from the community. The school was also well equipped with sport equipment supplied by the Department - staff is allocated a monthly budget to purchase educational equipment and aids for their classes.