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Kuyasa Special School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Grahamstown, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Kuyasa Special School is a public school based in Grahamstown. The school's roll stands at roughly 158 learners.

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

In Grahamstown, Kuyasa Special School operates as a public school.

158
Learners
13
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

Here is how Kuyasa Special School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sarah Baartman district.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Kuyasa Special School's 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kuyasa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kuyasa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kuyasa Special School, 1,751 compared with 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kuyasa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kuyasa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Kuyasa Special School's 158; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kuyasa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kuyasa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against Kuyasa Special School's 158; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kuyasa Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than Kuyasa Special School, 1,490 compared with 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kuyasa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kuyasa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Grahamstown

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

  • Nombulelo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 895 learners against Kuyasa Special School's 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kuyasa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kuyasa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • T E M Mrwetyana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 858 learners against Kuyasa Special School's 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kuyasa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kuyasa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mary Waters Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kuyasa Special School, 854 compared with 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kuyasa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kuyasa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntsika Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 827 learners against Kuyasa Special School's 158; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kuyasa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kuyasa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Dickerson Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kuyasa Special School, 757 compared with 158; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kuyasa 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 Kuyasa Special School for 2027

As a public school, Kuyasa 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
Cnr Johnson & Evatt Streets, Grahamstown, Grahamstown, 6139
Postal
P O Box 826, Grahamstown, 6140
Telephone
046 940 0287
EMIS number
200100420

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kuyasa 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 Kuyasa Special School directly, on 046 940 0287, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kuyasa 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 Kuyasa Special School the best school in Grahamstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kuyasa 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 Grahamstown besides Kuyasa Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Grahamstown, including Nombulelo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kuyasa Special School?
Kuyasa Special School reported 158 learners and 13 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 Kuyasa Special School?
Yes, Kuyasa 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 Kuyasa Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Kuyasa Special School.
Is Kuyasa Special School a public or private school?
Kuyasa Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kuyasa Special School?
You can call 046 940 0287. It is located at Cnr Johnson & Evatt Streets, Grahamstown, Grahamstown, 6139.
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