Nompumalanga Special School
Bizana, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo East
About Nompumalanga Special School
Serving the Bizana community in Eastern Cape, Nompumalanga Special School operates as a public special needs education school. The school is administered under the Alfred Nzo East education district. In 2025, the school reported 274 learners and 21 educators, resulting in a ratio of 13:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Nompumalanga 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
Nompumalanga 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, Nompumalanga Special School reported a total enrollment of 274 learners with a teaching staff of 21 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
Nompumalanga Special School is situated in Bizana, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, under the Mbizana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Esikhumbeni A/A, Nomlacu, Bizana, 4800. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 135, Nomlacu, Mbizana, 4800.
Curriculum & Academics
Nompumalanga 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
Nompumalanga 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 public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Nompumalanga 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
Esikhumbeni A/A, Nomlacu, Bizana, 4800
Bizana, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 135, Nomlacu, Mbizana, 4800
Phone
+27 39 251 3233Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200501355
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.