Nthabiseng

Nthabiseng is a public special needs school in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, in the Mopani 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 261 learners and 11 educators, about 23.7 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public special needs schools in Limpopo (260 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)	261
Educators (2025)	11
Learners per educator	23.7 (province average 13.9)
EMIS number	994402302

Address and location

Street address	10 Buffer Zone
Postal address	P O Box 9126
Town	Phalaborwa
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Mopani East
Municipality	Ba-Phalaborwa

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Admissions

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