Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Cotswold, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Northern Lights Special School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Northern Lights Special School is a public school serving families in and around Cotswold, Gqeberha.
Of the 14 learners from Northern Lights Special School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 11 | 73.3% |
| 2024 | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 14 | 13 | 92.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Northern Lights Special School reported results in 3 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Literacy | 13 | 10 | 76.9% |
| Business Studies | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Northern Lights 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 Northern Lights Special School for its exact current amount.
As a public school, Northern Lights 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.