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Westview Special School

Public special needs education school, school of skill specialisation · Newton Park, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Westview Special School, a public school serving Newton Park, Gqeberha. The school's roll stands at roughly 696 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Westview Special School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Westview Special School is a public school in Newton Park, Gqeberha.

696
Learners
52
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
School Of Skill
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Westview 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 Westview Special School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Westview Special School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Westview Special School, 2,290 compared with 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westview Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westview Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Westview Special School, 1,736 compared with 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westview Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westview Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Westview Special School, 1,668 compared with 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westview Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westview Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Westview Special School, 1,655 compared with 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westview Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westview Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Westview Special School, 1,606 compared with 696; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westview Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Westview Special School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Westview Special School, 1,736 compared with 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westview Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westview Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Westview Special School, 1,668 compared with 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westview Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westview Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Westview Special School, 1,655 compared with 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westview Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westview Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Westview Special School, 1,606 compared with 696; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westview Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Westview Special School, 1,601 compared with 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Westview Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westview Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Westview Special School for 2027

As a public school, Westview 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
Mowbray Street, Newton Park, Gqeberha, 6045
Postal
P O Box 27537, Greenacres,
Telephone
041 365 1223
EMIS number
200100850

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Westview 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 Westview Special School directly, on 041 365 1223, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Westview 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 Westview Special School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Westview 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 Gqeberha besides Westview Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Westview Special School?
Westview Special School reported 696 learners and 52 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 Westview Special School?
Yes, Westview 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 Westview Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Westview Special School.
Is Westview Special School a public or private school?
Westview Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Westview Special School?
You can call 041 365 1223. It is located at Mowbray Street, Newton Park, Gqeberha, 6045.
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