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Reubin Birin Special School

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

Reubin Birin Special School is a public school in Missionvale, Gqeberha. Its most recent matric class posted a 20% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Reubin Birin Special School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Missionvale, Gqeberha, Reubin Birin Special School is a public school.

125
Learners
22
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Reubin Birin Special School entered 5 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 20% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20235120.0%
20246116.7%
20255120.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Reubin Birin Special School offered results across 2 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 83.3%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy6116.7%
English First Additional Language6583.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Reubin Birin Special School's 125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Reubin Birin Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Reubin Birin Special School's 20%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Reubin Birin Special School's 125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Reubin Birin Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Reubin Birin Special School's 20%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Reubin Birin Special School's 125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Reubin Birin Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Reubin Birin Special School's 20%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Reubin Birin Special School's 125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Reubin Birin Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Reubin Birin Special School's 20%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Reubin Birin Special School's 125; is a public primary school, a different phase than Reubin Birin Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Reubin Birin Special School's 125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Reubin Birin Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Reubin Birin Special School's 20%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Reubin Birin Special School's 125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Reubin Birin Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Reubin Birin Special School's 20%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Reubin Birin Special School's 125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Reubin Birin Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Reubin Birin Special School's 20%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Reubin Birin Special School's 125; is a public primary school, a different phase than Reubin Birin Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Reubin Birin Special School's 125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Reubin Birin Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against Reubin Birin Special School's 20%.

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 Reubin Birin Special School for 2027

Reubin Birin Special School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.


Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Cnr Kariega & Bethelsdorp Road, Misssionvale, Gqeberha, 6001
Postal
P O Box 11189, Algoa Park,
Telephone
041 450 7532
EMIS number
200100648

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Reubin Birin 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 Reubin Birin Special School directly, on 041 450 7532, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Reubin Birin 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 Reubin Birin Special School the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, Reubin Birin Special School's matric pass rate of 20% is lower than kwaMAGXAKI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides Reubin Birin Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Reubin Birin Special School?
Reubin Birin Special School reported 125 learners and 22 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 Reubin Birin Special School?
Yes, Reubin Birin 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 Reubin Birin Special School's matric results like?
Reubin Birin Special School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 20%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 20% since 2023.
Is Reubin Birin Special School a public or private school?
Reubin Birin Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Reubin Birin Special School?
You can call 041 450 7532. It is located at Cnr Kariega & Bethelsdorp Road, Misssionvale, Gqeberha, 6001.
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