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St Patrick's Special School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Ginsberg, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

St Patrick's Special School is a public school based in Ginsberg, King Williams Town. Around 167 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Ginsberg, King Williams Town, St Patrick's Special School operates as a public school.

167
Learners
15
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St Patrick's 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 St Patrick's Special School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how St Patrick's Special School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than St Patrick's Special School, 2,355 compared with 167; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Patrick's Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Patrick's Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against St Patrick's Special School's 167; is a public combined school, a different phase than St Patrick's Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Patrick's Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against St Patrick's Special School's 167; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Patrick's Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Patrick's Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than St Patrick's Special School, 1,507 compared with 167; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Patrick's Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Patrick's Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than St Patrick's Special School, 1,440 compared with 167; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Patrick's Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

King Williams Town

And within King Williams Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Hector Petersen High School teaches considerably more learners than St Patrick's Special School, 1,342 compared with 167; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Patrick's Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Westbank Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Patrick's Special School, 1,232 compared with 167; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Patrick's Special School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Patrick's Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Patrick's Special School, 1,210 compared with 167; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Patrick's Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Patrick's Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bisho Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,174 learners against St Patrick's Special School's 167; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Patrick's Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Schornville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,135 learners against St Patrick's Special School's 167; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Patrick's Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 St Patrick's Special School for 2027

St Patrick's 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
No 3 Stand Street, Ginsberg, King Williams Town, 5600
Postal
Private Bag X7484, King Williams Town, 5600
Telephone
068 529 9823
EMIS number
200201025

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Patrick's 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 St Patrick's Special School directly, on 068 529 9823, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Patrick's 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 St Patrick's Special School the best school in King Williams Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Patrick's 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 King Williams Town besides St Patrick's Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around King Williams Town, including Hector Petersen High School.
How big are the classes at St Patrick's Special School?
St Patrick's Special School reported 167 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 St Patrick's Special School?
Yes, St Patrick's 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 St Patrick's Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for St Patrick's Special School.
Is St Patrick's Special School a public or private school?
St Patrick's Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Patrick's Special School?
You can call 068 529 9823. It is located at No 3 Stand Street, Ginsberg, King Williams Town, 5600.
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