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Khanyisa Special School

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

Welcome to Khanyisa Special School, a public school serving Kwadwesi, Gqeberha. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90%.

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Khanyisa Special School is a public school in Kwadwesi, Gqeberha.

150
Learners
22
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, Khanyisa 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 Khanyisa Special School for its exact current amount.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 10 matric candidates from Khanyisa Special School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202355100.0%
202488100.0%
202510990.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Khanyisa Special School reported results in 5 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy88100.0%
Business Studies88100.0%
Economics88100.0%
History88100.0%
English First Additional Language88100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khanyisa Special School, 2,290 compared with 150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khanyisa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Khanyisa Special School's 90%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Khanyisa Special School, 1,736 compared with 150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khanyisa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Khanyisa Special School's 90%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Khanyisa Special School, 1,668 compared with 150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khanyisa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Khanyisa Special School's 90%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khanyisa Special School, 1,655 compared with 150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khanyisa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Khanyisa Special School's 90%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Khanyisa Special School, 1,606 compared with 150; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khanyisa Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Khanyisa Special School, 1,736 compared with 150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khanyisa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Khanyisa Special School's 90%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Khanyisa Special School, 1,668 compared with 150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khanyisa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Khanyisa Special School's 90%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khanyisa Special School, 1,655 compared with 150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khanyisa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Khanyisa Special School's 90%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Khanyisa Special School, 1,606 compared with 150; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khanyisa Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khanyisa Special School, 1,601 compared with 150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khanyisa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against Khanyisa Special School's 90%.

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 Khanyisa Special School for 2027

As a public school, Khanyisa 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
1 Qumza Street, Kwadwesi, Gqeberha, 6201
Postal
P O Box 11155, Algoa Park,
Telephone
041 485 3100
EMIS number
200100892

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Khanyisa 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 Khanyisa Special School directly, on 041 485 3100, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Khanyisa 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 Khanyisa Special School the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, Khanyisa Special School's matric pass rate of 90% is lower than kwaMAGXAKI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides Khanyisa Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Khanyisa Special School?
Khanyisa Special School reported 150 learners and 22 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 Khanyisa Special School?
Yes, Khanyisa 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 Khanyisa Special School's matric results like?
Khanyisa Special School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Khanyisa Special School a public or private school?
Khanyisa Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Khanyisa Special School?
You can call 041 485 3100. It is located at 1 Qumza Street, Kwadwesi, Gqeberha, 6201.
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