Die Wilge Special School
North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda
About Die Wilge Special School
As a public school, Die Wilge Special School provides special needs education school education to learners in Potchefstroom, North West. The school falls under the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. The 2025 school year recorded 656 learners taught by 46 educators, achieving a ratio of 14:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Die Wilge 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
Die Wilge 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, Die Wilge Special School reported a total enrollment of 656 learners with a teaching staff of 46 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1, 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
Die Wilge Special School is situated in Potchefstroom, within the North West province. The school falls under the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, under the Jb Marks Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 10 Rocher Street, Bailliepark Potchefstroom, 2520. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag Xx1006, Bailliepark, Potchefstroom, 2531.
Curriculum & Academics
Die Wilge Special School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a special needs education curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Die Wilge 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
10 Rocher Street, Bailliepark Potchefstroom, 2520
Postal
Private Bag Xx1006, Bailliepark, Potchefstroom, 2531
Phone
+27 18 290 6587Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600102369
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.