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Magalies Special School

Public combined school, mild mental disability specialisation · Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (1 circuit)

Magalies Special School is a public combined school based in Pretoria. It currently teaches around 657 learners.

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

In Pretoria, Magalies Special School operates as a public combined school.

657
Learners
50
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Mild Mental Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Tshwane North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane North district with Magalies Special School.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Magalies Special School's 657; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magalies Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Magalies Special School's 657; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magalies Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magalies Special School, 1,692 compared with 657; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magalies Special School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magalies Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School Montana is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,683 learners against Magalies Special School's 657; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magalies Special School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magalies Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magalies Special School, 1,575 compared with 657; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magalies Special School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magalies Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Magalies Special School, 2,668 compared with 657; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magalies Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Magalies Special School's 657; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magalies Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Magalies Special School's 657; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magalies Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Magalies Special School, 2,226 compared with 657; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magalies Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Magalies Special School's 657; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magalies Special School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magalies Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Magalies Special School for 2027

As a public school, Magalies Special School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
717, 21 St Avenue, Rietfontein, , Pretoria
Postal
Po Box 32279 Totiusdal 0134
Telephone
012 330 0168
EMIS number
700231415

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magalies 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 Magalies Special School directly, on 012 330 0168, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magalies 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 Magalies Special School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Magalies 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 Pretoria besides Magalies Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Magalies Special School?
Magalies Special School reported 657 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Magalies Special School?
Yes, Magalies 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 Magalies Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Magalies Special School.
Is Magalies Special School a public or private school?
Magalies Special School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magalies Special School?
You can call 012 330 0168. It is located at 717, 21 St Avenue, Rietfontein, , Pretoria.
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