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Dorothea Spesiale School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Cloetesville, Stellenbosch, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (10 circuit)

Dorothea Spesiale School is a public school based in Cloetesville, Stellenbosch. The school's roll stands at roughly 249 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Dorothea Spesiale School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Cloetesville, Stellenbosch, Dorothea Spesiale School operates as a public school.

249
Learners
23
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Dorothea Spesiale 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 Dorothea Spesiale School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Cape Winelands district with Dorothea Spesiale School.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Dorothea Spesiale School's 249; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dorothea Spesiale School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dorothea Spesiale School, 1,824 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dorothea Spesiale School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dorothea Spesiale School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dorothea Spesiale School, 1,785 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dorothea Spesiale School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dorothea Spesiale School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,747 learners against Dorothea Spesiale School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dorothea Spesiale School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dorothea Spesiale School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Dorothea Spesiale School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dorothea Spesiale School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dorothea Spesiale School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Stellenbosch

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

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Dorothea Spesiale School's 249; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dorothea Spesiale School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dorothea Spesiale School, 1,824 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dorothea Spesiale School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dorothea Spesiale School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kayamandi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dorothea Spesiale School, 1,543 compared with 249; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dorothea Spesiale School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Cloetesville High School teaches considerably more learners than Dorothea Spesiale School, 1,198 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dorothea Spesiale School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dorothea Spesiale School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Luckhoff SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dorothea Spesiale School, 1,070 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dorothea Spesiale School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dorothea Spesiale 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 Dorothea Spesiale School for 2027

As a public school, Dorothea Spesiale School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
H/V Lang- En Laststraat Cloetesville 7600
Postal
Posbus 2046 Matieland Stellenbosch 7600
Telephone
021 889 5461
EMIS number
109329754

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dorothea Spesiale 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 Dorothea Spesiale School directly, on 021 889 5461, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dorothea Spesiale 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 Dorothea Spesiale School the best school in Stellenbosch?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dorothea Spesiale 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 Stellenbosch besides Dorothea Spesiale School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Stellenbosch, including Ikaya Primary School.
How big are the classes at Dorothea Spesiale School?
Dorothea Spesiale School reported 249 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Dorothea Spesiale School?
Yes, Dorothea Spesiale 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 Dorothea Spesiale School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Dorothea Spesiale School.
Is Dorothea Spesiale School a public or private school?
Dorothea Spesiale School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dorothea Spesiale School?
You can call 021 889 5461. It is located at H/V Lang- En Laststraat Cloetesville 7600.
Related

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