Public special needs school

St. Joseph's School

Montevideo, Cape Town, Western Cape

St. Joseph's School is a public special needs school in Montevideo, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 212 learners and 19 educators, about 11.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public special needs schools in Western Cape (304 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 typePublic special needs school
Phase (DBE)Special Needs School
SpecialisationSpecial Needs Education
SectorPublic
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)212
Educators (2025)19
Learners per educator11.2 (province average 11.6)
Fewer learners per educator than 53% of 70 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number102316490

Address and location

Street addressPallottiweg 40 Montana 7490
Postal addressP.O.Box 21131 Durrheim Unknown 7491
Suburb / areaMontevideo
TownCape Town
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtMetro Central
Circuit3
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Ward19100031
Former departmentCape Education Department(CED)

Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Questions about St. Joseph's School

Is St. Joseph's School a public or private school?

St. Joseph's School is a public special needs school.

Does St. Joseph's School charge school fees?

It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption.

How many learners are at St. Joseph's School?

212 learners and 19 educators (about 11.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 53% of 70 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of St. Joseph's School?

Its EMIS number is 102316490.

Where is St. Joseph's School?

Pallottiweg 40 Montana 7490. It is in Montevideo, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 935 1369.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.