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Public special needs school
Noluthando School for the Deaf
Khayelitsha, Cape Town, Western Cape
Noluthando School for the Deaf 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 315 learners and 48 educators, about 6.6 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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) | 315 |
| Educators (2025) | 48 |
| Learners per educator | 6.6 (province average 11.6) Fewer learners per educator than 86% of 70 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106000108 |
Address and location
| Street address | 400 Japhta Masemola Site-B Khayelitsha 7784 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 129 Khayelitsha Unknown 7783 |
| Suburb / area | Khayelitsha |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 6 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100093 |
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 Noluthando School for the Deaf
Is Noluthando School for the Deaf a public or private school?
Noluthando School for the Deaf is a public special needs school.
Does Noluthando School for the Deaf 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 Noluthando School for the Deaf?
315 learners and 48 educators (about 6.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 86% of 70 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Noluthando School for the Deaf?
Its EMIS number is 106000108.
Where is Noluthando School for the Deaf?
400 Japhta Masemola Site-B Khayelitsha 7784. It is in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 361 1160.
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