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Sunshine Special School

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

Sunshine Special School is a public school in Kariega. It currently teaches around 285 learners.

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

Located in Kariega, Sunshine Special School is a public school.

285
Learners
29
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Sunshine Special School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Sunshine Special School's 285; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sunshine Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sunshine 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 Sunshine Special School's 285; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sunshine Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sunshine 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 Sunshine Special School's 285; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sunshine Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sunshine 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 Sunshine Special School's 285; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sunshine Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sunshine 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 Sunshine Special School's 285; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sunshine Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

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

  • Uitenhage Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,338 learners against Sunshine Special School's 285; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sunshine Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sunshine Special School, 1,275 compared with 285; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sunshine Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sunshine Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,249 learners against Sunshine Special School's 285; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sunshine Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sunshine Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gamble Street Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,233 learners against Sunshine Special School's 285; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sunshine Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 71.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sunshine Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Noninzi Luzipho Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,215 learners against Sunshine Special School's 285; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sunshine 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 Sunshine Special School for 2027

Because Sunshine 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
Gibbon Street, , Kariega, 6230
Postal
P O Box 97, Uitenhage,
Telephone
041 992 2645
EMIS number
200100972

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sunshine 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 Sunshine Special School directly, on 041 992 2645, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sunshine 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 Sunshine Special School the best school in Kariega?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sunshine 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 Kariega besides Sunshine Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sunshine Special School?
Sunshine Special School reported 285 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Sunshine Special School?
Yes, Sunshine 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 Sunshine Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Sunshine Special School.
Is Sunshine Special School a public or private school?
Sunshine Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sunshine Special School?
You can call 041 992 2645. It is located at Gibbon Street, , Kariega, 6230.
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