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Lonwabo Special School

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

Welcome to Lonwabo Special School, a public school serving Motherwell, Gqeberha. Around 234 learners are enrolled here.

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Lonwabo Special School is a public school in Motherwell, Gqeberha.

234
Learners
19
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, Lonwabo 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 Lonwabo Special School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Lonwabo Special School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lonwabo Special School, 2,290 compared with 234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lonwabo Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lonwabo Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Lonwabo Special School, 1,736 compared with 234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lonwabo Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lonwabo Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Lonwabo Special School, 1,668 compared with 234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lonwabo Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lonwabo Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lonwabo Special School, 1,655 compared with 234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lonwabo Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lonwabo Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lonwabo Special School, 1,606 compared with 234; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lonwabo Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lonwabo Special School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Lonwabo Special School, 1,736 compared with 234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lonwabo Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lonwabo Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Lonwabo Special School, 1,668 compared with 234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lonwabo Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lonwabo Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lonwabo Special School, 1,655 compared with 234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lonwabo Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lonwabo Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lonwabo Special School, 1,606 compared with 234; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lonwabo Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lonwabo Special School, 1,601 compared with 234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lonwabo Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lonwabo 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 Lonwabo Special School for 2027

As a public school, Lonwabo 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
22 Dabadaba Street, Nu5, Motherwelll, 6211
Postal
P O Box 11003, Port Elizabeth,
EMIS number
200100969

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lonwabo Special School?
No phone number or email is on record for Lonwabo Special School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Lonwabo 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 Lonwabo Special School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lonwabo 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 Gqeberha besides Lonwabo Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Lonwabo Special School?
Lonwabo Special School reported 234 learners and 19 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 Lonwabo Special School?
Yes, Lonwabo 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 Lonwabo Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Lonwabo Special School.
Is Lonwabo Special School a public or private school?
Lonwabo Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lonwabo Special School?
It is located at 22 Dabadaba Street, Nu5, Motherwelll, 6211.
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