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Pholela Special School

Public special needs education school, unknown specialisation · Nkwezela, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Bulwer circuit)

Pholela Special School is a public school based in Nkwezela. The school's roll stands at roughly 398 learners.

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

In Nkwezela, Pholela Special School operates as a public school.

398
Learners
26
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Unknown
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Harry Gwala district with Pholela Special School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,516 learners against Pholela Special School's 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pholela Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pholela Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Pholela Special School's 398; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pholela Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,559 learners against Pholela Special School's 398; is a public combined school, a different phase than Pholela Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School teaches considerably more learners than Pholela Special School, 1,499 compared with 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pholela Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pholela Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,419 learners against Pholela Special School's 398; is a public combined school, a different phase than Pholela Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pholela 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Kwamacala Gwala Tribal Authority Nkwezela Bulwer 3244
Telephone
039 201 0656
Email
pholelaspecial@gmail.com
EMIS number
500448921

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pholela 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 Pholela Special School directly, on 039 201 0656 or by email at pholelaspecial@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pholela 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 Pholela Special School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pholela 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 Harry Gwala besides Pholela Special School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Pholela Special School?
Pholela Special School reported 398 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Pholela Special School?
Yes, Pholela 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 Pholela Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Pholela Special School.
Is Pholela Special School a public or private school?
Pholela Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pholela Special School?
You can call 039 201 0656 or email pholelaspecial@gmail.com. It is located at Kwamacala Gwala Tribal Authority Nkwezela Bulwer 3244.