Saaac East London
Buffalo City, Eastern Cape 578 m
Public special needs school
Parkland Special School
Amalinda, East London, Eastern Cape
Parkland Special School is a public special needs school in Amalinda, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 269 learners and 32 educators, about 8.4 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) | 269 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 8.4 (province average 9.4) Fewer learners per educator than 61% of 44 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 200200454 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1 Coad Road,beacon Bay,east London,5241 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 15405, Beacon Bay, East London, 5205 |
| Suburb / area | Amalinda |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
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.
Questions about Parkland Special School
Is Parkland Special School a public or private school?
Parkland Special School is a public special needs school.
Does Parkland Special School 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 Parkland Special School?
269 learners and 32 educators (about 8.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 61% of 44 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Parkland Special School?
Its EMIS number is 200200454.
Where is Parkland Special School?
1 Coad Road,beacon Bay,east London,5241. It is in Amalinda, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 748 5749.
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Abbotsford Christian School
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Bellafides Private School
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Stirling High School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.