Die Wilge Special School

Die Wilge Special School is a public special needs school in Potchefstroom, North West, in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 656 learners and 46 educators, about 14.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public special needs schools in North West (271 learners).

School facts

School type	Public special needs school
Phase (DBE)	Special Needs School
Specialisation	Special Needs Education
Sector	Public
Learners (2025)	656
Educators (2025)	46
Learners per educator	14.3 (province average 10.6)
EMIS number	600102369

Address and location

Street address	10 Rocher Street, Bailliepark Potchefstroom, 2520
Postal address	Private Bag Xx1006, Bailliepark, Potchefstroom, 2531
Town	Potchefstroom
Province	North West
Education district	Dr Kenneth Kaunda
Municipality	Jb Marks Local Municipality
Ward	64002003

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Admissions

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