Bawelise Special School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Bawelise Special School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bawelise Special School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Bawelise Special School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Bawelise Special School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Bawelise Special School reported a total enrollment of 100 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Bawelise Special School is situated in Bilanyoni, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Dumbe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Edumbe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Dumbe Location Dumbe Location Paulpietersburg 3180. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Bawelise Special School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a special needs education curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bawelise Special School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500495319
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.