Riebeeck Valley Special School
Riebeek West, Western Cape · West Coast
About Riebeeck Valley Special School
Riebeeck Valley Special School is registered as a public school of skills based in Riebeek West, Western Cape, under the West Coast 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
Riebeeck Valley 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
Riebeeck Valley Special School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Riebeeck Valley 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
Riebeeck Valley Special School is situated in Riebeek West (Riebeek West), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Swartland local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Arkstraat 9 Riebeek-wes 7306. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 52 Riebeek-wes Unknown 7306.
Curriculum & Academics
Riebeeck Valley Special School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a standard curriculum within the school of skills phase of basic education.
History & Background
Riebeeck Valley Special School was historically administered under the Wce education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Riebeeck Valley 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
Arkstraat 9 Riebeek-wes 7306
Riebeek West, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 52 Riebeek-wes Unknown 7306
Phone
+27 22 461 2241Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
132324671
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.