Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Eastern Cape / East London / Khayalethu Special School

Khayalethu Special School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · North End, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Khayalethu Special School is a public school based in North End, East London. The school's roll stands at roughly 218 learners.

Is any information about Khayalethu Special School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

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

In North End, East London, Khayalethu Special School operates as a public school.

218
Learners
25
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Khayalethu Special School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Khayalethu Special School, 2,355 compared with 218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khayalethu Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Khayalethu Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Khayalethu Special School's 218; is a public combined school, a different phase than Khayalethu Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Khayalethu Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Khayalethu Special School's 218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khayalethu Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Khayalethu Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Khayalethu Special School, 1,507 compared with 218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khayalethu Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Khayalethu Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Khayalethu Special School, 1,440 compared with 218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khayalethu Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Khayalethu Special School, 2,355 compared with 218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khayalethu Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Khayalethu Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Khayalethu Special School's 218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khayalethu Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Khayalethu Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Khayalethu Special School, 1,440 compared with 218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khayalethu Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Khayalethu Special School, 1,396 compared with 218; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khayalethu Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Khayalethu Special School's 218; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khayalethu Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Khayalethu Special School for 2027

Khayalethu Special School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
39 Beaconsfield Road, North End, East London, 5201
Postal
Po Box 1457, North End, East London, 5200
Telephone
043 722 4016
EMIS number
200201019

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Khayalethu 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 Khayalethu Special School directly, on 043 722 4016, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Khayalethu 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 Khayalethu Special School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Khayalethu 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 East London besides Khayalethu Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Khayalethu Special School?
Khayalethu Special School reported 218 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Khayalethu Special School?
Yes, Khayalethu 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 Khayalethu Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Khayalethu Special School.
Is Khayalethu Special School a public or private school?
Khayalethu Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Khayalethu Special School?
You can call 043 722 4016. It is located at 39 Beaconsfield Road, North End, East London, 5201.
Related

Related schools in East London

A few other schools in the North End, East London area: