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Quest Special School

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

Quest Special School is a public school based in South End, Gqeberha. Around 116 learners are enrolled here.

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

In South End, Gqeberha, Quest Special School operates as a public school.

116
Learners
21
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

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

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Quest Special School's 116; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Quest Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Quest Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Quest Special School's 116; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Quest Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Quest Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Quest Special School's 116; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Quest Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Quest Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Quest Special School's 116; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Quest Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Quest Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Quest Special School's 116; is a public primary school, a different phase than Quest Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Quest Special School's 116; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Quest Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Quest Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Quest Special School's 116; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Quest Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Quest Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Quest Special School's 116; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Quest Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Quest Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Quest Special School's 116; is a public primary school, a different phase than Quest Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Quest Special School's 116; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Quest Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Quest 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 Quest Special School for 2027

Because Quest Special School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2 Hoy Street, South End, Gqeberha, 6001
Postal
P O Box 2948, Uitenhage,
Telephone
041 581 0964
EMIS number
200100642

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Quest 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 Quest Special School directly, on 041 581 0964, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Quest 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 Quest Special School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Quest 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 Quest Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Quest Special School?
Quest Special School reported 116 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 6 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 Quest Special School?
Yes, Quest 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 Quest Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Quest Special School.
Is Quest Special School a public or private school?
Quest Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Quest Special School?
You can call 041 581 0964. It is located at 2 Hoy Street, South End, Gqeberha, 6001.
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