Westview Special School
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Westview Special School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Westview Special School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Westview 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
Westview 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, Westview Special School reported a total enrollment of 696 learners with a teaching staff of 52 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
Westview Special School is situated in Gqeberha (Newton Park), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay, under the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Mowbray Street, Newton Park, Gqeberha, 6045. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 27537, Greenacres.
Curriculum & Academics
Westview Special School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a school of skill 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 Westview 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
Mowbray Street, Newton Park, Gqeberha, 6045
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 27537, Greenacres
Phone
+27 41 365 1223Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100850
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.