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Erica House Special School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Hillside, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

In Hillside, Port Elizabeth, Erica House Special School operates as a public school. It currently teaches around 64 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Erica House Special School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Erica House Special School is a public school serving families in and around Hillside, Port Elizabeth.

64
Learners
14
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Erica House Special School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Erica House Special School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Erica House Special School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Erica House Special School, 2,290 compared with 64; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erica House Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Erica House Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Erica House Special School, 1,736 compared with 64; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erica House Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Erica House Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Erica House Special School, 1,668 compared with 64; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erica House Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Erica House Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Erica House Special School, 1,655 compared with 64; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erica House Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Erica House Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Erica House Special School, 1,606 compared with 64; is a public primary school, a different phase than Erica House Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Port Elizabeth

Zooming into Port Elizabeth, here are 5 other schools to compare against Erica House Special School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Erica House Special School, 2,290 compared with 64; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erica House Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Erica House Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enkululekweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,464 learners against Erica House Special School's 64; is a public primary school, a different phase than Erica House Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Pearson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,174 learners against Erica House Special School's 64; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erica House Special School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Erica House Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Westville Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Erica House Special School, 1,158 compared with 64; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erica House Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Erica House Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sydenham Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,123 learners against Erica House Special School's 64; is a public primary school, a different phase than Erica House Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Erica House Special School for 2027

Erica House Special School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Bob Price Street, Hillside, Port Elizabeth, 6059
Postal
P O Box 11043, Algoa Park,
Telephone
041 456 2800
EMIS number
200100210

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Erica House 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 Erica House Special School directly, on 041 456 2800, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Erica House Special School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Erica House Special School the best school in Port Elizabeth?
No matric pass rate is on record for Erica House 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 Port Elizabeth besides Erica House Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port Elizabeth, including Walmer Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Erica House Special School?
Erica House Special School reported 64 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 5 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 Erica House Special School?
Yes, Erica House 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 Erica House Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Erica House Special School.
Is Erica House Special School a public or private school?
Erica House Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Erica House Special School?
You can call 041 456 2800. It is located at Bob Price Street, Hillside, Port Elizabeth, 6059.
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