Up With Downs School
George, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Up With Downs School
Registered under EMIS 100000323, Up With Downs School serves as a independent special needs education school in George, Western Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 12 enrolled learners instructed by 4 educators, resulting in a ratio of 3:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Up With Downs 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
Up With Downs 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Up With Downs School reported a total enrollment of 12 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 3:1, 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
Up With Downs School is situated in George (Blanco), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the George local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 25 Pieter Theron Street Blanco 6529. For postal correspondence, use: 25 Pieter Theron Street Blanco Unknown 6529.
Curriculum & Academics
Up With Downs 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
Up With Downs 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 Up With Downs 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
25 Pieter Theron Street Blanco 6529
George, Western Cape
Postal
25 Pieter Theron Street Blanco Unknown 6529
Phone
+27 44 870 8770Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000323
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.