Magalies Special School
Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North
About Magalies Special School
Magalies Special School (EMIS: 700231415) is a public combined school situated in Pretoria, Gauteng and managed by the Tshwane North education district. The 2025 academic year saw 657 enrolled learners instructed by 50 educators, resulting in a ratio of 13:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Magalies 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
Magalies 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, Magalies Special School reported a total enrollment of 657 learners with a teaching staff of 50 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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
Magalies Special School is situated in Pretoria, within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Tshwane North education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 717, 21 St Avenue, Rietfontein, Pretoria. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 32279 Totiusdal 0134.
Curriculum & Academics
Magalies Special School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a mild mental disability curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Magalies Special School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Magalies 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
717, 21 St Avenue, Rietfontein, Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 32279 Totiusdal 0134
Phone
+27 12 330 0168Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700231415
Department of Basic Education
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.