Rethuseng

Rethuseng is a public special needs school in Polokwane, Limpopo, in the Capricorn North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 111 learners and 8 educators, about 13.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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)	111
Educators (2025)	8
Learners per educator	13.9 (province average 13.9)
EMIS number	992202502

Address and location

Street address	Mamehlabe Village
Postal address	P O Box 62
Town	Polokwane
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Capricorn North
Municipality	Polokwane

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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.