Aliwal North Tech Orient School

Aliwal North Tech Orient School is a public special needs school in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a technical occupational specialisation. In 2025 it had 226 learners and 18 educators, about 12.6 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public special needs schools in Eastern Cape (236 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption.

School facts

School type	Public special needs school
Phase (DBE)	Special Needs School
Specialisation	Technical Occupational
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	226
Educators (2025)	18
Learners per educator	12.6 (province average 9.4)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	200600014

Address and location

Street address	Old Lady Grey Road,aliwal North,9750
Postal address	P O Box 209, Aliwal North, 9750
Town	Aliwal North
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Joe Gqabi
Municipality	Walter Sisulu Local Municipality
Former department	House of Representatives(HOR)

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.