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Herbert Street Special School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Oakdale, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (1 circuit)

Herbert Street Special School is a public school based in Oakdale, City Of Cape Town. Around 83 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Herbert Street Special School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Oakdale, City Of Cape Town, Herbert Street Special School operates as a public school.

83
Learners
15
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Metro North district

5 other schools in Metro North district, for comparison against Herbert Street Special School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Herbert Street Special School, 2,089 compared with 83; 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 Herbert Street 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 Herbert Street Special School's 83; is a public primary school, a different phase than Herbert Street Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Herbert Street Special School, 1,970 compared with 83; is a public primary school, a different phase than Herbert Street Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Herbert Street Special School, 1,837 compared with 83; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Herbert Street Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Herbert Street Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Herbert Street Special School, 1,726 compared with 83; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Herbert Street Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Herbert Street Special School, 2,089 compared with 83; 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 Herbert Street Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Herbert Street Special School, 2,037 compared with 83; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Herbert Street Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Herbert Street 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 Herbert Street Special School's 83; is a public primary school, a different phase than Herbert Street Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Herbert Street Special School, 1,970 compared with 83; is a public primary school, a different phase than Herbert Street Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Herbert Street Special School's 83; is a public primary school, a different phase than Herbert Street 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 Herbert Street Special School for 2027

Because Herbert Street Special School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
79 Herbert Street Oakdale 7530
Postal
79 Herbert Street Oakdale Unknown 7530
Telephone
99
EMIS number
100000772

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Herbert Street 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 Herbert Street Special School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Herbert Street 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 Herbert Street Special School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Herbert Street 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 Herbert Street 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 Herbert Street Special School?
Herbert Street Special School reported 83 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 6 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 Herbert Street Special School?
Yes, Herbert Street 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 Herbert Street Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Herbert Street Special School.
Is Herbert Street Special School a public or private school?
Herbert Street Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Herbert Street Special School?
You can call 99. It is located at 79 Herbert Street Oakdale 7530.
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