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Public special needs school
Khayelitsha LSEN School
Khayelitsha, Cape Town, Western Cape
Khayelitsha LSEN School is a public special needs school in Khayelitsha, 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 390 learners and 32 educators, about 12.2 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.
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) | 390 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 12.2 (province average 11.6) Fewer learners per educator than 47% of 70 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106324531 |
Address and location
| Street address | Msakabeni Road 7784 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 231 Mitchellsplain Unknown 7784 |
| Suburb / area | Khayelitsha |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100092 |
| Former department | Wce |
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.
Questions about Khayelitsha LSEN School
Is Khayelitsha LSEN School a public or private school?
Khayelitsha LSEN School is a public special needs school.
Does Khayelitsha LSEN School 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.
How many learners are at Khayelitsha LSEN School?
390 learners and 32 educators (about 12.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 47% of 70 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Khayelitsha LSEN School?
Its EMIS number is 106324531.
Where is Khayelitsha LSEN School?
Msakabeni Road 7784. It is in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 074 074 1239.
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