Tsolo Special School
Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Tsolo Special School
Registered under EMIS 200401385, Tsolo Special School serves as a public special needs education school in Tsolo, Eastern Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 320 enrolled learners instructed by 25 educators, resulting in a ratio of 13:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Tsolo 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
Tsolo 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, Tsolo Special School reported a total enrollment of 320 learners with a teaching staff of 25 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
Tsolo Special School is situated in Tsolo, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the Elundini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Mbutho Admin Area, Tsolo, 5170. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 88, Mbutho, Tsolo, 5170.
Curriculum & Academics
Tsolo 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 government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Tsolo 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
Mbutho Admin Area, Tsolo, 5170
Postal
P.o. Box 88, Mbutho, Tsolo, 5170
Phone
+27 47 542 9116Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200401385
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.