Chere Botha Skool

Chere Botha Skool is a public special needs school in Oakdale, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 326 learners and 31 educators, about 10.5 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public special needs schools in Western Cape (304 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)	326
Educators (2025)	31
Learners per educator	10.5 (province average 11.6)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	101328529

Address and location

Street address	20 Meerlust Street Oak Glen Bellville 7530
Postal address	20 Meerlust Street Oak Glen Bellville 7530
Suburb / area	Oakdale
Town	Cape Town
Province	Western Cape
Education district	Metro East
Circuit	7
Municipality	City of Cape Town
Ward	19100003
Former department	Wce

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.