Dorothea Spesiale Skool

Stellenbosch, Western Cape · Cape Winelands

Public Special Needs Education School N/A

About Dorothea Spesiale Skool

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Dorothea Spesiale Skool is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.

Fee Status

Dorothea Spesiale Skool 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

Dorothea Spesiale Skool is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Dorothea Spesiale Skool reported a total enrollment of 249 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1, 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

Dorothea Spesiale Skool is situated in Stellenbosch (Cloetesville), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 10 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Stellenbosch local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: H/v Lang- En Laststraat Cloetesville 7600. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 2046 Matieland Stellenbosch 7600.

Curriculum & Academics

Dorothea Spesiale Skool 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.

History & Background

Dorothea Spesiale Skool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Dorothea Spesiale Skool 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

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Address

H/v Lang- En Laststraat Cloetesville 7600

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

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Postal

Posbus 2046 Matieland Stellenbosch 7600

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 249
Educators 23

Learner:Educator Ratio

11:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSpecial Needs Education School
TypeSpecial Needs Education Centre
QuintileN/A
Settingrural
FocusSpecial Needs Education
Statusopen
DistrictCape Winelands

EMIS Number

109329754

Department of Basic Education

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.