Nolitha Special School

Nolitha Special School is a public special needs school in Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 254 learners and 24 educators, about 10.6 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)	254
Educators (2025)	24
Learners per educator	10.6 (province average 9.4)
EMIS number	200501451

Address and location

Street address	Msukeni A/A, Mount Ayliff, 4700
Postal address	P O Box 469, Kokstad, 4700
Town	Mount Ayliff
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Alfred Nzo West
Municipality	Umzimvubu 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.