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Public special needs school
Jan Kriel-Skool
Jan Kriel, Cape Town, Western Cape
Jan Kriel-Skool is a public special needs school in Jan Kriel, 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 506 learners and 54 educators, about 9.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 98.6% of its 69 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.6% of the school's 69 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | 54 | 94.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 66 | 66 | 100.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 69 | 68 | 98.6% | 88.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
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) | 506 |
| Educators (2025) | 54 |
| Learners per educator | 9.4 (province average 11.6) Fewer learners per educator than 74% of 70 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 107315607 |
| Exam centre number | 1004420 |
Address and location
| Street address | Skoolstraat Kuilsrivier 7580 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 17 Kuilsrivier Unknown 7579 |
| Suburb / area | Jan Kriel |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100011 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about Jan Kriel-Skool
Is Jan Kriel-Skool a public or private school?
Jan Kriel-Skool is a public special needs school.
Does Jan Kriel-Skool 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.
What is Jan Kriel-Skool's matric pass rate?
98.6% of its 69 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 94.7%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Jan Kriel-Skool?
506 learners and 54 educators (about 9.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 74% of 70 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Jan Kriel-Skool?
Its EMIS number is 107315607. Its exam centre number is 1004420.
Where is Jan Kriel-Skool?
Skoolstraat Kuilsrivier 7580. It is in Jan Kriel, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 903 1108.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.