Via Nova School For The Mentally Disabled
Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South
About Via Nova School For The Mentally Disabled
Via Nova School For The Mentally Disabled is registered as a public primary school based in Pretoria, Gauteng, under the Tshwane South education district. The school recorded 383 learners and 65 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 6:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Via Nova School For The Mentally Disabled 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
Via Nova School For The Mentally Disabled 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, Via Nova School For The Mentally Disabled reported a total enrollment of 383 learners with a teaching staff of 65 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 6:1, 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
Via Nova School For The Mentally Disabled is situated in Pretoria (East Lynn), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Tshwane South education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 54, Talitha Kumi Str, East Lynn, Pretoria. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 15349 Lynn East 0039.
Curriculum & Academics
Via Nova School For The Mentally Disabled is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a severe mental disability curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Via Nova School For The Mentally Disabled was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Via Nova School For The Mentally Disabled 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
54, Talitha Kumi Str, East Lynn, Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 15349 Lynn East 0039
Phone
+27 12 800 1171Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700221325
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.