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Happydale Special School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Algoa Park, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Happydale Special School, a public school serving Algoa Park, Gqeberha. Around 338 learners are enrolled here.

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

Happydale Special School is a public school in Algoa Park, Gqeberha.

338
Learners
32
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, Happydale 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 Happydale Special School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

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

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Happydale Special School, 2,290 compared with 338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Happydale Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Happydale Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Happydale Special School, 1,736 compared with 338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Happydale Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Happydale Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Happydale Special School, 1,668 compared with 338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Happydale Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Happydale Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Happydale Special School, 1,655 compared with 338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Happydale Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Happydale Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Happydale Special School, 1,606 compared with 338; is a public primary school, a different phase than Happydale Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Happydale Special School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Happydale Special School, 1,736 compared with 338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Happydale Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Happydale Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Happydale Special School, 1,668 compared with 338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Happydale Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Happydale Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Happydale Special School, 1,655 compared with 338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Happydale Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Happydale Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Happydale Special School, 1,606 compared with 338; is a public primary school, a different phase than Happydale Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Happydale Special School, 1,601 compared with 338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Happydale Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Happydale Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Happydale Special School for 2027

Happydale 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
Hoets Crescent, Algoa Park, Gqeberha, 6001
Postal
P O Box 16149, Gelvandale, 6016
Telephone
041 452 1240
EMIS number
200100293

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Happydale 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 Happydale Special School directly, on 041 452 1240, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Happydale 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 Happydale Special School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Happydale 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 Gqeberha besides Happydale Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Happydale Special School?
Happydale Special School reported 338 learners and 32 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 Happydale Special School?
Yes, Happydale 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 Happydale Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Happydale Special School.
Is Happydale Special School a public or private school?
Happydale Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Happydale Special School?
You can call 041 452 1240. It is located at Hoets Crescent, Algoa Park, Gqeberha, 6001.
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