Graafwater Special School
Graafwater, Western Cape · West Coast
About Graafwater Special School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Graafwater Special School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Graafwater 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
Graafwater 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, Graafwater Special School reported a total enrollment of 256 learners with a teaching staff of 19 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
Graafwater Special School is situated in Graafwater (Graafwater), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Cederberg local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: C/o Hoof & Van Der Stel Street Graafwater 8120. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 4 Graafwater Unknown 8120.
Curriculum & Academics
Graafwater 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
Graafwater Special School was historically administered under the Wce 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 Graafwater 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
C/o Hoof & Van Der Stel Street Graafwater 8120
Graafwater, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 4 Graafwater Unknown 8120
Phone
+27 22 300 0115Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000728
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.