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Graafwater Special School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Graafwater, Graafwater, Western Cape · West Coast district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Graafwater Special School, a public school serving Graafwater. It currently teaches around 256 learners.

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

Graafwater Special School is a public school in Graafwater.

256
Learners
19
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, Graafwater 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 Graafwater Special School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

West Coast district

5 other schools in West Coast district, for comparison against Graafwater Special School.

  • Liebenberg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Graafwater Special School, 1,897 compared with 256; is a public primary school, a different phase than Graafwater Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Eden Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Graafwater Special School, 1,816 compared with 256; is a public primary school, a different phase than Graafwater Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Weston SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Graafwater Special School's 256; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Graafwater Special School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Graafwater Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiphathisane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,753 learners against Graafwater Special School's 256; is a public primary school, a different phase than Graafwater Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Diazville High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,648 learners against Graafwater Special School's 256; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Graafwater Special School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Graafwater Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Graafwater

Zooming into Graafwater, here are 1 other schools to compare against Graafwater Special School.

  • Graafwater Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Graafwater Special School, 553 compared with 256; is a public primary school, a different phase than Graafwater 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 Graafwater Special School for 2027

As a public school, Graafwater 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
C/O Hoof & Van Der Stel Street Graafwater 8120
Postal
Po Box 4 Graafwater Unknown 8120
Telephone
022 300 0115
EMIS number
100000728

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Graafwater 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 Graafwater Special School directly, on 022 300 0115, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Graafwater 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 Graafwater Special School the best school in Graafwater?
No matric pass rate is on record for Graafwater 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 Graafwater besides Graafwater Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Graafwater, including Graafwater PrimﾊRe Skool.
How big are the classes at Graafwater Special School?
Graafwater Special School reported 256 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Graafwater Special School?
Yes, Graafwater 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 Graafwater Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Graafwater Special School.
Is Graafwater Special School a public or private school?
Graafwater Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Graafwater Special School?
You can call 022 300 0115. It is located at C/O Hoof & Van Der Stel Street Graafwater 8120.
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