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Fundisa Special School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Government Building, Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Fundisa Special School, a public school serving Government Building, Zwelitsha. It currently teaches around 178 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Fundisa Special School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Fundisa Special School is a public school in Government Building, Zwelitsha.

178
Learners
18
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, Fundisa 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 Fundisa Special School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Fundisa Special School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Fundisa Special School's 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fundisa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fundisa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Fundisa Special School, 2,087 compared with 178; is a public combined school, a different phase than Fundisa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fundisa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fundisa Special School, 2,067 compared with 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fundisa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fundisa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Fundisa Special School's 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fundisa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fundisa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Fundisa Special School's 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fundisa Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Zwelitsha

Zooming into Zwelitsha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Fundisa Special School.

  • Fundinjobo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fundisa Special School, 1,222 compared with 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fundisa Special School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fundisa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngqika Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fundisa Special School, 505 compared with 178; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fundisa Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tshatshu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fundisa Special School, 358 compared with 178; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fundisa Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ndileka Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Fundisa Special School, at 139 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fundisa Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mlakalaka Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 111 learners against Fundisa Special School's 178; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fundisa Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Fundisa Special School for 2027

As a public school, Fundisa Special School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
8734 Sweetwaters, King Williams Town, 5600
Postal
P O Box 4521, King Williams Town, 5600
Telephone
040 655 7856
EMIS number
200200189

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fundisa 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 Fundisa Special School directly, on 040 655 7856, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fundisa 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 Fundisa Special School the best school in Zwelitsha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Fundisa 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 Zwelitsha besides Fundisa Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Zwelitsha, including Fundinjobo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Fundisa Special School?
Fundisa Special School reported 178 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Fundisa Special School?
Yes, Fundisa 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 Fundisa Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Fundisa Special School.
Is Fundisa Special School a public or private school?
Fundisa Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fundisa Special School?
You can call 040 655 7856. It is located at 8734 Sweetwaters, King Williams Town, 5600.
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