Lonwabo Special School
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Lonwabo Special School
Located in Gqeberha within Eastern Cape, Lonwabo Special School is a public special needs education school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Nelson Mandela education district. In 2025, the school reported 234 learners and 19 educators, resulting in a ratio of 12:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Lonwabo 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
Lonwabo 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, Lonwabo Special School reported a total enrollment of 234 learners with a teaching staff of 19 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
Lonwabo Special School is situated in Gqeberha (Motherwell), 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: 22 Dabadaba Street, Nu5, Motherwelll, 6211. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 11003, Port Elizabeth.
Curriculum & Academics
Lonwabo 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
Lonwabo 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 Lonwabo 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
22 Dabadaba Street, Nu5, Motherwelll, 6211
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 11003, Port Elizabeth
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100969
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.