Overview
Ikwezi Lokusa Special School is a public special-needs school located in Ikhwezi Township Mthatha, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 185 learners and is staffed by 25 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 7:1), operating as a fee-charging school. It falls within the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 3 other special needs schools in Or Tambo Inland.
School fees
Fees at Ikwezi Lokusa Special School are confirmed by the SGB before the academic year begins.
Public special-needs school; fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Ikwezi Lokusa Special School for 2027?
Ikwezi Lokusa Special School is a fee-charging public school in the Or Tambo Inland district. Indicative 2027 fees: Contact the school for exact fees. Exact fees are confirmed by the School Governing Body before the school year begins. To get the official 2027 fee schedule, phone 072 108 5009.
Is Ikwezi Lokusa Special School a no-fee school?
Ikwezi Lokusa Special School does charge school fees. The amount is reviewed and approved annually by the School Governing Body.
What is the quintile of Ikwezi Lokusa Special School and what does it mean for fees?
Quintile classification is not available for Ikwezi Lokusa Special School. Contact the school for details on its funding category.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Ikwezi Lokusa Special School, families in Eastern Cape apply directly at the Ikwezi Lokusa Special School school office. The exact the relevant grade process in the Or Tambo Inland education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Ikwezi Lokusa Special School
Call 072 108 5009 to confirm whether Ikwezi Lokusa Special School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Gerald Spilkin Street,Ikhwezi Township,Mthatha,5099 or download it from the Eastern Cape Department of Education website.
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Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Ikwezi Lokusa Special School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
If accepted, Ikwezi Lokusa Special School (an SGB-funded school) may require a registration deposit. The exact amount is confirmed by the school.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Ikwezi Lokusa Special School. If declined, you may appeal at the Or Tambo Inland district office under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Ikwezi Lokusa Special School for the next school year?
Ikwezi Lokusa Special School processes applications at the school office. In the Eastern Cape, applications are made directly at the school office and confirmed by the district. Reach the school directly via phone 072 108 5009 to confirm openings in the Or Tambo Inland district.
What documents do I need to apply at Ikwezi Lokusa Special School?
When applying to Ikwezi Lokusa Special School, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by Ikwezi Lokusa Special School depending on the grade; confirm via phone 072 108 5009.