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Ikalafeng Special School

Public special needs education school, comprehensive specialisation · Potchefstroom, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)

In Potchefstroom, 99, Ikalafeng Special School operates as a public school. The school's roll stands at roughly 401 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Ikalafeng Special School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Ikalafeng Special School is a public school serving families in and around Potchefstroom, 99.

401
Learners
36
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Ikalafeng 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 Ikalafeng Special School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

Here is how Ikalafeng Special School compares with 5 other schools listed under Dr Kenneth Kaunda district.

  • Promosa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,835 learners against Ikalafeng Special School's 401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikalafeng Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boitshoko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,684 learners against Ikalafeng Special School's 401; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikalafeng Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikalafeng Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikalafeng Special School, 1,645 compared with 401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikalafeng Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikalafeng Special School, 1,628 compared with 401; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikalafeng Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikalafeng Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshebedisano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Ikalafeng Special School's 401; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikalafeng Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikalafeng 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 Ikalafeng Special School for 2027

Ikalafeng Special School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
P.o. Box 2095, Potchefstroom, 2531
Postal
Po Box 2095, Potchefstroom, 2531
Telephone
018 295 5003
EMIS number
600102371

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ikalafeng 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 Ikalafeng Special School directly, on 018 295 5003, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ikalafeng 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 Ikalafeng Special School the best school in Dr Kenneth Kaunda?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ikalafeng 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 Dr Kenneth Kaunda besides Ikalafeng Special School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Dr Kenneth Kaunda.
How big are the classes at Ikalafeng Special School?
Ikalafeng Special School reported 401 learners and 36 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 Ikalafeng Special School?
Yes, Ikalafeng 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 Ikalafeng Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Ikalafeng Special School.
Is Ikalafeng Special School a public or private school?
Ikalafeng Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ikalafeng Special School?
You can call 018 295 5003. It is located at P.o. Box 2095, Potchefstroom, 2531.