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Ikwezi Lokusa Special School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Ikhwezi Township Mthatha, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Ikwezi Lokusa Special School, a public school serving Ikhwezi Township Mthatha, Mthatha. The school's roll stands at roughly 185 learners.

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

Ikwezi Lokusa Special School is a public school in Ikhwezi Township Mthatha, Mthatha.

185
Learners
25
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, Ikwezi Lokusa 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 Ikwezi Lokusa Special School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Ikwezi Lokusa Special School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikwezi Lokusa Special School, 2,172 compared with 185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikwezi Lokusa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikwezi Lokusa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Ikwezi Lokusa Special School's 185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikwezi Lokusa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikwezi Lokusa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Ikwezi Lokusa Special School's 185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikwezi Lokusa Special School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikwezi Lokusa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Ikwezi Lokusa Special School, 1,910 compared with 185, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Ikwezi Lokusa Special School, 1,870 compared with 185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikwezi Lokusa Special School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikwezi Lokusa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ikwezi Lokusa Special School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikwezi Lokusa Special School, 2,172 compared with 185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikwezi Lokusa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikwezi Lokusa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Ikwezi Lokusa Special School's 185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikwezi Lokusa Special School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikwezi Lokusa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Ikwezi Lokusa Special School, 1,910 compared with 185, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Ikwezi Lokusa Special School, 1,870 compared with 185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikwezi Lokusa Special School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikwezi Lokusa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Ikwezi Lokusa Special School, 1,817 compared with 185; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ikwezi Lokusa Special School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikwezi Lokusa 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 Ikwezi Lokusa Special School for 2027

As a public school, Ikwezi Lokusa Special School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Gerald Spilkin Street, Ikhwezi Township, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
Po Box 156, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
072 108 5009
EMIS number
200400275

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ikwezi Lokusa 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 Ikwezi Lokusa Special School directly, on 072 108 5009, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ikwezi Lokusa 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 Ikwezi Lokusa Special School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ikwezi Lokusa 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 Mthatha besides Ikwezi Lokusa Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ikwezi Lokusa Special School?
Ikwezi Lokusa Special School reported 185 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 7 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 Ikwezi Lokusa Special School?
Yes, Ikwezi Lokusa 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 Ikwezi Lokusa Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Ikwezi Lokusa Special School.
Is Ikwezi Lokusa Special School a public or private school?
Ikwezi Lokusa Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ikwezi Lokusa Special School?
You can call 072 108 5009. It is located at Gerald Spilkin Street, Ikhwezi Township, Mthatha, 5099.
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