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Vukuhambe Special School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape
Vukuhambe Special School is a public special needs school in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 124 learners and 16 educators, about 7.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public special needs schools in Eastern Cape (236 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. In the 2025 matric exams, all 5 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 5 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 100.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 100.0% | 84.2% |
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 | Special Needs Education |
| Sector | Public |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 124 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 7.8 (province average 9.4) Fewer learners per educator than 64% of 44 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 200200886 |
| Exam centre number | 4323109 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2116 N.U.9,mdantsane,east London,5219 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 15 Mdantsane, East London, 5219 |
| Suburb / area | Mdantsane |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern 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.
Questions about Vukuhambe Special School
Is Vukuhambe Special School a public or private school?
Vukuhambe Special School is a public special needs school.
Does Vukuhambe Special 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.
What is Vukuhambe Special School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 5 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 60.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Vukuhambe Special School?
124 learners and 16 educators (about 7.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 64% of 44 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Vukuhambe Special School?
Its EMIS number is 200200886. Its exam centre number is 4323109.
Where is Vukuhambe Special School?
2116 N.U.9,mdantsane,east London,5219. It is in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 289 0907.
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