Glenbridge Special School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Glenbridge Special School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Glenbridge Special School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Glenbridge 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
Glenbridge Special School 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, Glenbridge Special School reported a total enrollment of 296 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 8:1, 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
Glenbridge Special School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Diepriver), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 91 Main Road Diep River 7800. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 30055 Tokai Unknown 7966.
Curriculum & Academics
Glenbridge 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
Glenbridge Special School 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 Glenbridge 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
91 Main Road Diep River 7800
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 30055 Tokai Unknown 7966
Phone
+27 21 712 2075Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
105315606
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.