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Kanyisa Special School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Cala, Elliot, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Kanyisa Special School is a public school in Cala, Elliot. It currently teaches around 190 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Kanyisa Special School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Cala, Elliot, Kanyisa Special School is a public school.

190
Learners
16
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

Here is how Kanyisa Special School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani East district.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Kanyisa Special School's 190; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kanyisa Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kanyisa Special School, 1,513 compared with 190; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kanyisa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kanyisa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Kanyisa Special School's 190; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kanyisa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kanyisa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Kanyisa Special School's 190; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kanyisa Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Kanyisa Special School's 190; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kanyisa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kanyisa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Elliot

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

  • Masikhuthale Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,172 learners against Kanyisa Special School's 190; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kanyisa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kanyisa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lundi Public Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 920 learners against Kanyisa Special School's 190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kanyisa Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Cala Community School is noticeably bigger, teaching 782 learners against Kanyisa Special School's 190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kanyisa Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyahlangula Public Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 776 learners against Kanyisa Special School's 190; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kanyisa Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Vusukhanyo Public Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kanyisa Special School, 569 compared with 190; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kanyisa Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Kanyisa Special School for 2027

Because Kanyisa Special School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Bo Stree, Cala, 5455
Postal
P O Box 409, Elliot,
Telephone
047 877 0190
EMIS number
200600319

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kanyisa 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 Kanyisa Special School directly, on 047 877 0190, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kanyisa 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 Kanyisa Special School the best school in Elliot?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kanyisa 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 Elliot besides Kanyisa Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elliot, including Masikhuthale Public School.
How big are the classes at Kanyisa Special School?
Kanyisa Special School reported 190 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Kanyisa Special School?
Yes, Kanyisa 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 Kanyisa Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Kanyisa Special School.
Is Kanyisa Special School a public or private school?
Kanyisa Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kanyisa Special School?
You can call 047 877 0190. It is located at Bo Stree, Cala, 5455.
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