Vukuhambe Special School
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Vukuhambe Special School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Vukuhambe Special School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Vukuhambe 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
Vukuhambe 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, Vukuhambe Special School reported a total enrollment of 124 learners with a teaching staff of 16 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
Vukuhambe Special School is situated in East London (Mdantsane), 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 not specified.
The school's physical address is: 2116 N.u.9, Mdantsane, East London, 5219. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 15 Mdantsane, East London, 5219.
Curriculum & Academics
Vukuhambe 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 government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Vukuhambe 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
2116 N.u.9, Mdantsane, East London, 5219
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 15 Mdantsane, East London, 5219
Phone
+27 43 289 0907Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200886
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.