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Tsolo Special School

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

Tsolo Special School is a public school in Tsolo, 99. Around 320 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Tsolo, 99, Tsolo Special School is a public school.

320
Learners
25
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Tsolo Special School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Tsolo Special School's 320; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsolo Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsolo Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsolo Special School, 2,116 compared with 320; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsolo Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsolo Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Tsolo Special School, 1,950 compared with 320; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsolo Special School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsolo 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 Tsolo Special School's 320, 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 Tsolo Special School's 320; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsolo Special School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsolo 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 Tsolo Special School for 2027

Because Tsolo 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
Mbutho Admin Area, Tsolo, Tsolo, 5170
Postal
P.o. Box 88, Mbutho, Tsolo, 5170
Telephone
047 542 9116
EMIS number
200401385

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tsolo 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 Tsolo Special School directly, on 047 542 9116, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tsolo 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 Tsolo Special School the best school in Or Tambo Inland?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tsolo 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 Or Tambo Inland besides Tsolo Special School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Or Tambo Inland.
How big are the classes at Tsolo Special School?
Tsolo Special School reported 320 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Tsolo Special School?
Yes, Tsolo 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 Tsolo Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Tsolo Special School.
Is Tsolo Special School a public or private school?
Tsolo Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tsolo Special School?
You can call 047 542 9116. It is located at Mbutho Admin Area, Tsolo, Tsolo, 5170.