Ikalafeng Special School
North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda
About Ikalafeng Special School
Operating as a public institution, Ikalafeng Special School is a special needs education school located in Potchefstroom within North West. The school falls under the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. The 2025 school year recorded 401 learners taught by 36 educators, achieving a ratio of 11:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Ikalafeng 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
Ikalafeng 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, Ikalafeng Special School reported a total enrollment of 401 learners with a teaching staff of 36 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1, 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
Ikalafeng 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: P.o. Box 2095, Potchefstroom, 2531. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2095, Potchefstroom, 2531.
Curriculum & Academics
Ikalafeng Special School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a comprehensive 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 Ikalafeng 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
P.o. Box 2095, Potchefstroom, 2531
Postal
P.o. Box 2095, Potchefstroom, 2531
Phone
+27 18 295 5003Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600102371
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.