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Die Wilge Special School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Potchefstroom, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)

Die Wilge Special School is a public school in Potchefstroom, 99. The school's roll stands at roughly 656 learners.

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

Located in Potchefstroom, 99, Die Wilge Special School is a public school.

656
Learners
46
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Die Wilge 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 Die Wilge Special School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

Here is how Die Wilge Special School compares with 5 other schools listed under Dr Kenneth Kaunda district.

  • Promosa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Die Wilge Special School, 1,835 compared with 656; is a public primary school, a different phase than Die Wilge Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boitshoko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Die Wilge Special School, 1,684 compared with 656; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Die Wilge Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Die Wilge Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Die Wilge Special School's 656; is a public primary school, a different phase than Die Wilge Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,628 learners against Die Wilge Special School's 656; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Die Wilge Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Die Wilge Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshebedisano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Die Wilge Special School, 1,620 compared with 656; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Die Wilge Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Die Wilge Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Die Wilge Special School for 2027

Because Die Wilge Special School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
10 Rocher Street, Bailliepark Potchefstroom, 2520
Postal
Private Bag Xx1006, Bailliepark, Potchefstroom, 2531
Telephone
018 290 6587
EMIS number
600102369

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Die Wilge 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 Die Wilge Special School directly, on 018 290 6587, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Die Wilge 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 Die Wilge Special School the best school in Dr Kenneth Kaunda?
No matric pass rate is on record for Die Wilge 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 Dr Kenneth Kaunda besides Die Wilge Special School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Dr Kenneth Kaunda.
How big are the classes at Die Wilge Special School?
Die Wilge Special School reported 656 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Die Wilge Special School?
Yes, Die Wilge 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 Die Wilge Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Die Wilge Special School.
Is Die Wilge Special School a public or private school?
Die Wilge Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Die Wilge Special School?
You can call 018 290 6587. It is located at 10 Rocher Street, Bailliepark Potchefstroom, 2520.