Kuyasa Special School
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About Kuyasa Special School
In the urban area of Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, Kuyasa Special School operates as a public special needs education school within the Sarah Baartman education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 158 learners with a teaching staff of 13, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 12:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Kuyasa 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
Kuyasa 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, Kuyasa Special School reported a total enrollment of 158 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1, 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
Kuyasa Special School is situated in Grahamstown, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cacadu District Municipality, under the Makana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Cnr Johnson & Evatt Streets, Grahamstown, 6139. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 826, Grahamstown, 6140.
Curriculum & Academics
Kuyasa 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
Kuyasa 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 Kuyasa 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
Cnr Johnson & Evatt Streets, Grahamstown, 6139
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 826, Grahamstown, 6140
Phone
+27 46 940 0287Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100420
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.