Ikalafeng Special School

Ikalafeng 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 comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 401 learners and 36 educators, about 11.1 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	Comprehensive
Sector	Public
Learners (2025)	401
Educators (2025)	36
Learners per educator	11.1 (province average 10.6)
EMIS number	600102371

Address and location

Street address	P.O. Box 2095, Potchefstroom, 2531
Postal address	Po Box 2095, Potchefstroom, 2531
Town	Potchefstroom
Province	North West
Education district	Dr Kenneth Kaunda
Municipality	Jb Marks Local Municipality
Ward	64002019

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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.