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Vukuhambe Special School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

In Mdantsane, East London, Vukuhambe Special School operates as a public school. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Vukuhambe Special School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Vukuhambe Special School is a public school serving families in and around Mdantsane, East London.

124
Learners
16
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Vukuhambe Special School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Vukuhambe Special School for its exact current amount.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 5 matric candidates from Vukuhambe Special School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20235360.0%
202455100.0%
202555100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Vukuhambe Special School reported results in 5 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics100.0%
Mathematical Literacy44100.0%
Business Studies5480.0%
Economics22100.0%
English First Additional Language55100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Buffalo City district

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Vukuhambe Special School's 124; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vukuhambe Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.2% against Vukuhambe Special School's 100%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Vukuhambe Special School, 2,087 compared with 124; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vukuhambe Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Vukuhambe Special School's 100%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukuhambe Special School, 2,067 compared with 124; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vukuhambe Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Vukuhambe Special School's 100%).
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Vukuhambe Special School's 124; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vukuhambe Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.8% against Vukuhambe Special School's 100%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Vukuhambe Special School's 124; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vukuhambe Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Vukuhambe Special School's 124; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vukuhambe Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.2% against Vukuhambe Special School's 100%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukuhambe Special School, 2,067 compared with 124; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vukuhambe Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Vukuhambe Special School's 100%).
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Vukuhambe Special School's 124; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vukuhambe Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Vukuhambe Special School's 124; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukuhambe Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukuhambe Special School, 1,372 compared with 124; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukuhambe Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Vukuhambe Special School for 2027

As a public school, Vukuhambe 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
2116 N.u.9, Mdantsane, East London, 5219
Postal
P.o.box 15 Mdantsane, East London, 5219
Telephone
043 289 0907
EMIS number
200200886

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vukuhambe 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 Vukuhambe Special School directly, on 043 289 0907, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vukuhambe Special School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Vukuhambe Special School the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, Vukuhambe Special School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ULWAZI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 98.3%.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Vukuhambe Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Vukuhambe Special School?
Vukuhambe Special School reported 124 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 Vukuhambe Special School?
Yes, Vukuhambe 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 Vukuhambe Special School's matric results like?
Vukuhambe Special School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 60% in 2023.
Is Vukuhambe Special School a public or private school?
Vukuhambe Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vukuhambe Special School?
You can call 043 289 0907. It is located at 2116 N.u.9, Mdantsane, East London, 5219.
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