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Basizeni Special School
Govan Mbeki, Mpumalanga
Basizeni Special School is a public special needs school in Govan Mbeki, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 254 learners and 19 educators, about 13.4 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public special needs schools in Mpumalanga (227 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 | Special Needs Education |
| Sector | Public |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Learners (2025) | 254 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 13.4 (province average 9) Fewer learners per educator than 5% of 19 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800000737 |
Address and location
| Street address | Dr. Victor Nhlapo Avenue |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1022, Embalenhle 2285 |
| Town | Govan Mbeki |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Govan Mbeki Local Municipality |
| Ward | 0 |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga 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.
Questions about Basizeni Special School
Is Basizeni Special School a public or private school?
Basizeni Special School is a public special needs school.
Does Basizeni Special School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption.
How many learners are at Basizeni Special School?
254 learners and 19 educators (about 13.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 5% of 19 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Basizeni Special School?
Its EMIS number is 800000737.
Where is Basizeni Special School?
Dr. Victor Nhlapo Avenue. It is in Govan Mbeki, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 685 1197.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.