Fundisa Special School
Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Fundisa Special School
Fundisa Special School is a public special needs education school located in Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape. The school recorded 178 learners and 18 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 10:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Fundisa Special School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Fundisa 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
Fundisa 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, Fundisa Special School reported a total enrollment of 178 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 10:1, 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
Fundisa Special School is situated in Zwelitsha (Government Building), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Buffalo City education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Buffalo City, under the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 8734 Sweetwaters, King Williams Town, 5600. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 4521, King Williams Town, 5600.
Curriculum & Academics
Fundisa 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.
History & Background
Fundisa Special School was historically administered under the Ciskei education department. Ciskei was one of the former homelands with its own education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Fundisa 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
Address
8734 Sweetwaters, King Williams Town, 5600
Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 4521, King Williams Town, 5600
Phone
+27 40 655 7856Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200189
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.