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Glenbridge Special School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Diepriver, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (5 circuit)

Glenbridge Special School is a public school in Diepriver, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 296 learners.

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

Located in Diepriver, City Of Cape Town, Glenbridge Special School is a public school.

296
Learners
35
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Metro South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro South district with Glenbridge Special School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Glenbridge Special School, 1,847 compared with 296; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Glenbridge Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Glenbridge Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Glenbridge Special School, 1,780 compared with 296; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glenbridge Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Glenbridge Special School's 296; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glenbridge Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Glenbridge Special School's 296; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glenbridge Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Glenbridge Special School's 296; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Glenbridge Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Glenbridge Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Glenbridge Special School, 2,089 compared with 296; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Glenbridge Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Glenbridge Special School, 2,037 compared with 296; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Glenbridge Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Glenbridge Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Glenbridge Special School's 296; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glenbridge Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Glenbridge Special School, 1,970 compared with 296; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glenbridge Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Glenbridge Special School's 296; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glenbridge Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Glenbridge Special School for 2027

As a public school, Glenbridge Special 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
91 Main Road Diep River 7800
Postal
P.o. Box 30055 Tokai Unknown 7966
Telephone
021 712 2075
EMIS number
105315606

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Glenbridge 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 Glenbridge Special School directly, on 021 712 2075, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Glenbridge 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 Glenbridge Special School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Glenbridge 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 Cape Town besides Glenbridge Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Glenbridge Special School?
Glenbridge Special School reported 296 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 Glenbridge Special School?
Yes, Glenbridge 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 Glenbridge Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Glenbridge Special School.
Is Glenbridge Special School a public or private school?
Glenbridge Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Glenbridge Special School?
You can call 021 712 2075. It is located at 91 Main Road Diep River 7800.
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