Kanyisa Special School

Kanyisa Special School is a public special needs school in Cala, Elliot, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani 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 190 learners and 16 educators, about 11.9 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public special needs schools in Eastern Cape (236 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.

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	No
Learners (2025)	190
Educators (2025)	16
Learners per educator	11.9 (province average 9.4)
EMIS number	200600319

Address and location

Street address	Bo Stree,cala,5455
Postal address	P O Box 409, Elliot
Suburb / area	Cala
Town	Elliot
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Chris Hani East
Municipality	Sakhisizwe Local Municipality

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Admissions

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