Siloe

Siloe is a public special needs school in Gachuene, Polokwane, Limpopo, in the Capricorn South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 103 learners and 11 educators, about 9.4 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)	103
Educators (2025)	11
Learners per educator	9.4 (province average 13.9)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	904261263

Address and location

Street address	Vrederust Farm
Postal address	Pbag X 7354
Suburb / area	Gachuene
Town	Polokwane
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Capricorn South
Municipality	Polokwane
Ward	93504001
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 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.