Erica House Special School
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Erica House Special School
As a public school, Erica House Special School provides special needs education school education to learners in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district. The 2025 school year recorded 64 learners taught by 14 educators, achieving a ratio of 5:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Erica House 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
Erica House 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, Erica House Special School reported a total enrollment of 64 learners with a teaching staff of 14 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
Erica House Special School is situated in Port Elizabeth (Hillside), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay, under the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Bob Price Street, Hillside, Port Elizabeth, 6059. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 11043, Algoa Park.
Curriculum & Academics
Erica House 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.
History & Background
Erica House Special School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Erica House 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
Bob Price Street, Hillside, Port Elizabeth, 6059
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 11043, Algoa Park
Phone
+27 41 456 2800Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100210
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.