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Tembisa Special School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Ikwezi Extension, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Tembisa Special School is a public school in Ikwezi Extension, Mthatha. Around 239 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Ikwezi Extension, Mthatha, Tembisa Special School is a public school.

239
Learners
22
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Tembisa Special School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Tembisa Special School's 239; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembisa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembisa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tembisa Special School, 2,116 compared with 239; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembisa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembisa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Tembisa Special School, 1,950 compared with 239; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembisa Special School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembisa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Tembisa Special School's 239, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Tembisa Special School's 239; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembisa Special School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembisa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Tembisa Special School's 239; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembisa Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembisa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Tembisa Special School, 1,950 compared with 239; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembisa Special School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembisa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Tembisa Special School's 239, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Tembisa Special School's 239; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembisa Special School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembisa Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,817 learners against Tembisa Special School's 239; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tembisa Special School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembisa 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 Tembisa Special School for 2027

As a public school, Tembisa Special School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
24 Buttercup Road, Ikhwezi Extension, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
Po Box 933, Ikhwezi Extension, Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
047 535 5077
EMIS number
200401048

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tembisa 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 Tembisa Special School directly, on 047 535 5077, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tembisa 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 Tembisa Special School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tembisa 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 Mthatha besides Tembisa Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tembisa Special School?
Tembisa Special School reported 239 learners and 22 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 Tembisa Special School?
Yes, Tembisa 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 Tembisa Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Tembisa Special School.
Is Tembisa Special School a public or private school?
Tembisa Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tembisa Special School?
You can call 047 535 5077. It is located at 24 Buttercup Road, Ikhwezi Extension, Mthatha, 5099.
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