Re Tlameleng Special School

Re Tlameleng Special School is a public special needs school in Kimberley, Northern Cape, in the Frances Baard (FB) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 86 learners and 19 educators, about 4.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public special needs schools in Northern Cape (177 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. In the 2025 matric exams, all 2 candidates passed (Northern Cape average: 87.8%).

Matric (NSC) results

Every one of the school's 2 matric candidates passed in 2025.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Northern Cape
2023	5	3	60.0%	75.8%
2024	3	0	0.0%	84.2%
2025	2	2	100.0%	87.8%

Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.

School facts

School type	Public special needs school
Phase (DBE)	Special Needs School
Specialisation	Comprehensive
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	86
Educators (2025)	19
Learners per educator	4.5 (province average 8.7)
EMIS number	300010705
Exam centre number	2010705

Address and location

Town	Kimberley
Province	Northern Cape
Education district	Frances Baard (FB)
Municipality	Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality

Admissions

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