Khayalethu Special School
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Khayalethu Special School
Khayalethu Special School provides special needs education school education as a public school in East London, Eastern Cape. The school is administered under the Buffalo City education district. In 2025, the school reported 218 learners and 25 educators, resulting in a ratio of 9:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Khayalethu 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
Khayalethu 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, Khayalethu Special School reported a total enrollment of 218 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1, 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
Khayalethu Special School is situated in East London (North End), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Buffalo City education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Buffalo City, under the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 39 Beaconsfield Road, North End, East London, 5201. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1457, North End, East London, 5200.
Curriculum & Academics
Khayalethu 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
Khayalethu Special School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. 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 Khayalethu 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
39 Beaconsfield Road, North End, East London, 5201
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 1457, North End, East London, 5200
Phone
+27 43 722 4016Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200201019
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.