Bafeti Special School
Tshwane, Gauteng · Tshwane West
About Bafeti Special School
Bafeti Special School (EMIS 700400911) serves the Tshwane community as a public combined school in Gauteng. The school falls under the Tshwane West education district. The 2025 school year recorded 51 learners taught by 10 educators, achieving a ratio of 5:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Bafeti Special School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Bafeti Special School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Bafeti Special School reported a total enrollment of 51 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 5:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Bafeti Special School is situated in Tshwane (Mabopane), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Tshwane West education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 2299, Mabopane Block B, Mabopane, Tshwane. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Bafeti Special School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a severe mental disability curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bafeti Special School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bafeti Special School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
2299, Mabopane Block B, Mabopane, Tshwane
Tshwane, Gauteng
Phone
+27 12 943 1337Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400911
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.