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Public special needs school
Pholela Special School
Nkwezela, KwaZulu-Natal
Pholela Special School is a public special needs school in Nkwezela, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school. In 2025 it had 398 learners and 26 educators, about 15.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public special needs schools in KwaZulu-Natal (296 learners).
School facts
| School type | Public special needs school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Special Needs School |
| Sector | Public |
| Learners (2025) | 398 |
| Educators (2025) | 26 |
| Learners per educator | 15.3 (province average 10.8) Fewer learners per educator than 6% of 77 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500448921 |
Address and location
| Street address | Kwamacala Gwala Tribal Authority Nkwezela Bulwer 3244 |
|---|---|
| Town | Nkwezela |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Harry Gwala |
| Circuit | Bulwer |
| Municipality | Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Local Municipality |
| Ward | 54306010 |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal 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 Pholela Special School
Is Pholela Special School a public or private school?
Pholela Special School is a public special needs school.
Does Pholela Special School charge school fees?
Contact the school for its current fees.
How many learners are at Pholela Special School?
398 learners and 26 educators (about 15.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 6% of 77 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Pholela Special School?
Its EMIS number is 500448921.
Where is Pholela Special School?
Kwamacala Gwala Tribal Authority Nkwezela Bulwer 3244. It is in Nkwezela, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. Phone 039 201 0656.
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