Pholoho School Spec

Pholoho School Spec is a public special needs school in Phahameng, Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 616 learners and 52 educators, about 11.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public special needs schools in Free State (274 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)	616
Educators (2025)	52
Learners per educator	11.8 (province average 9.2)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	440303236

Address and location

Street address	6624 Monapistr, Phahameng, Phahameng, Bloemfontein, 9307
Postal address	Po Box 16057, Mangaung, 9307
Suburb / area	Phahameng
Town	Bloemfontein
Province	Free State
Education district	Motheo
Municipality	Mangaung
Ward	4
Former department	Department of Education & Training(DET)

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Admissions

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