Marcus Mbetha Sindisa Secure Care Centre

Marcus Mbetha Sindisa Secure Care Centre is a public special needs school in Upington, Northern Cape, in the Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 43 learners and 4 educators, about 10.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public special needs schools in Northern Cape (177 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	Comprehensive
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	43
Educators (2025)	4
Learners per educator	10.8 (province average 8.7)
EMIS number	300040701

Address and location

Town	Upington
Province	Northern Cape
Education district	Zf Mgcawu (ZFM)

Admissions

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