Oom Paul Special School
North West · Bojanala
About Oom Paul Special School
Registered under EMIS 600102393, Oom Paul Special School serves as a public special needs education school in Rustenburg, North West. The 2025 academic year saw 558 enrolled learners instructed by 37 educators, resulting in a ratio of 15:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Oom Paul 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
Oom Paul 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, Oom Paul Special School reported a total enrollment of 558 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, 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
Oom Paul Special School is situated in Rustenburg, within the North West province. The school falls under the Bojanala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Bojanala District Municipality, under the Rustenburg Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 42 Lucas Street, Rustenburg, 299. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag Xx71041, Rustenburg, 300.
Curriculum & Academics
Oom Paul 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.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Oom Paul 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
42 Lucas Street, Rustenburg, 299
Postal
Private Bag Xx71041, Rustenburg, 300
Phone
+27 14 592 2003Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600102393
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.