Magalies Special School

Magalies Special School is a public combined school in Rietfontein, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school with a mild mental disability specialisation. In 2025 it had 657 learners and 50 educators, about 13.1 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public combined schools in Gauteng (642 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 combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Specialisation	Mild Mental Disability
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	657
Educators (2025)	50
Learners per educator	13.1 (province average 16.6)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700231415

Address and location

Street address	717, 21 St Avenue, Rietfontein, Pretoria
Postal address	Po Box 32279 Totiusdal 0134
Suburb / area	Rietfontein
Town	Pretoria
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Tshwane North
Circuit	1
Municipality	City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Ward	79900054
Former department	House of Assembly(HOA)

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.