Van Kervel Spesiale Skool

Van Kervel Spesiale Skool is a public special needs school in Eastern Ext, George, Western Cape, in the Eden and Central Kar education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a school of skills. In 2025 it had 525 learners and 33 educators, about 15.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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 type	Public special needs school
Phase (DBE)	School of Skills
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	525
Educators (2025)	33
Learners per educator	15.9 (province average 11.6)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	118102203

Address and location

Street address	Meyerstraat George-Oos 6529
Postal address	Privaatsak X6601 George-Oos Unknown 6539
Suburb / area	Eastern Ext
Town	George
Province	Western Cape
Education district	Eden and Central Kar
Circuit	3
Municipality	George
Ward	10404005
Former department	Cape Education Department(CED)

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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.