Boitumelo School for the Severley Mentally Handicapped

Boitumelo School for the Severley Mentally Handicapped is a public special needs school in Kimberley, Northern Cape, in the Frances Baard (FB) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 180 learners and 18 educators, about 10 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public special needs schools in Northern Cape (177 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School type	Public special needs school
Phase (DBE)	Special Needs School
Specialisation	Special Needs Education
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	180
Educators (2025)	18
Learners per educator	10 (province average 8.7)
EMIS number	300010701
Exam centre number	2010701

Address and location

Town	Kimberley
Province	Northern Cape
Education district	Frances Baard (FB)
Municipality	Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality

Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Northern 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.