Ikwezi Lokusa Special School
Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Ikwezi Lokusa Special School
A public institution, Ikwezi Lokusa Special School functions as a special needs education school located in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Or Tambo Inland education district. For the 2025 academic year, 185 learners were enrolled, taught by 25 educators at a ratio of 7:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Ikwezi Lokusa 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
Ikwezi Lokusa 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, Ikwezi Lokusa Special School reported a total enrollment of 185 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 7:1, 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
Ikwezi Lokusa Special School is situated in Mthatha (Ikhwezi Township Mthatha), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Gerald Spilkin Street, Ikhwezi Township, Mthatha, 5099. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 156, Mthatha, 5099.
Curriculum & Academics
Ikwezi Lokusa 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
Ikwezi Lokusa Special School was historically administered under the Transkei education department. The Transkei Department of Education was one of the former homeland education systems before South Africa's democratic transition in 1994. 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 Ikwezi Lokusa 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
Gerald Spilkin Street, Ikhwezi Township, Mthatha, 5099
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 156, Mthatha, 5099
Phone
+27 72 108 5009Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400275
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.