Weskus Spesiale Skool
Saldanha, Western Cape · West Coast
About Weskus Spesiale Skool
Weskus Spesiale Skool (EMIS: 134302600) is a public school of skills situated in Saldanha, Western Cape and managed by the West Coast education district. The 2025 academic year saw 511 enrolled learners instructed by 28 educators, resulting in a ratio of 18:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Weskus 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
Weskus 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, Weskus Spesiale Skool reported a total enrollment of 511 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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
Weskus Spesiale Skool is situated in Saldanha (Saldanha), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Saldanha Bay local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Saldanhaweg Saldanha 7395. For postal correspondence, use: Privaatsak X6 Saldanha Unknown 7395.
Curriculum & Academics
Weskus 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
Weskus 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 Weskus 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
Address
Saldanhaweg Saldanha 7395
Saldanha, Western Cape
Postal
Privaatsak X6 Saldanha Unknown 7395
Phone
+27 22 714 1244Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
134302600
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.