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Arcadia Special School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Arcadia Special School is a public school in East London. The school's roll stands at roughly 235 learners.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Arcadia Special School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in East London, Arcadia Special School is a public school.

235
Learners
25
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Arcadia Special School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Arcadia Special School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Arcadia Special School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Arcadia Special School, 2,355 compared with 235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arcadia Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Arcadia Special School's 235; is a public combined school, a different phase than Arcadia Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Arcadia Special School's 235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arcadia Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Arcadia Special School, 1,507 compared with 235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arcadia Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Arcadia Special School, 1,440 compared with 235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arcadia Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

And within East London itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Arcadia Special School, 2,355 compared with 235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arcadia Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Arcadia Special School's 235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arcadia Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Arcadia Special School, 1,440 compared with 235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arcadia Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Arcadia Special School, 1,396 compared with 235; is a public primary school, a different phase than Arcadia Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Arcadia Special School's 235; is a public primary school, a different phase than Arcadia Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Arcadia Special School for 2027

Because Arcadia Special School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Kimberley Road, North End, East London, 5201
Postal
Private Bag X9049, East London,
Telephone
043 743 5503
EMIS number
200201026
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Arcadia Special School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Arcadia Special School directly, on 043 743 5503, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Arcadia Special School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Arcadia Special School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Arcadia Special School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Arcadia Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Arcadia Special School?
Arcadia Special School reported 235 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Arcadia Special School?
Yes, Arcadia Special School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Arcadia Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Arcadia Special School.
Is Arcadia Special School a public or private school?
Arcadia Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Arcadia Special School?
You can call 043 743 5503. It is located at Kimberley Road, North End, East London, 5201.
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