Van Kervel Spesiale Skool

George, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar

Public School Of Skills

About Van Kervel Spesiale Skool

A public institution, Van Kervel Spesiale Skool functions as a school of skills located in George, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Eden And Central Kar education district. For the 2025 academic year, 525 learners were enrolled, taught by 33 educators at a ratio of 16:1.

Governance & Funding

Fee Status

Van Kervel Spesiale Skool 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

Van Kervel Spesiale Skool 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, Van Kervel Spesiale Skool reported a total enrollment of 525 learners with a teaching staff of 33 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1, 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

Van Kervel Spesiale Skool is situated in George (Eastern Ext), 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 rural.

The school's physical address is: Meyerstraat George-oos 6529. For postal correspondence, use: Privaatsak X6601 George-oos Unknown 6539.

Curriculum & Academics

Van Kervel Spesiale Skool is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a standard curriculum within the school of skills phase of basic education.

History & Background

Van Kervel Spesiale Skool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 Van Kervel Spesiale Skool 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

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Address

Meyerstraat George-oos 6529

George, Western Cape

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Postal

Privaatsak X6601 George-oos Unknown 6539

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 525
Educators 33

Learner:Educator Ratio

16:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSchool Of Skills
TypeSpecial Needs Education Centre
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictEden And Central Kar

EMIS Number

118102203

Department of Basic Education

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.