Pholela Special School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Pholela Special School
A public special needs education school serving the Nkwezela community in KwaZulu-Natal, Pholela Special School operates under the Harry Gwala education district. The school recorded 398 learners and 26 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Pholela 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
Pholela 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, Pholela Special School reported a total enrollment of 398 learners with a teaching staff of 26 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
Pholela Special School is situated in Nkwezela, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Bulwer circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Kwamacala Gwala Tribal Authority Nkwezela Bulwer 3244. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Pholela Special School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a standard curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt education and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Pholela 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
Kwamacala Gwala Tribal Authority Nkwezela Bulwer 3244
Phone
+27 39 201 0656Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500448921
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.