Special‑needs schools support learners with severe learning difficulties, physical disabilities, behavioural challenges, or other special educational needs.
1. National list of special‑needs public schools
The Department of Basic Education provides an Excel list of all public special‑needs schools in South Africa, including school names, addresses, provinces, and contact info.
2. Provincial‑level support
Provinces offer similar directories—search your provincial Education Department (e.g. Gauteng, KZN, Eastern Cape). You can find their contact details via DBE contact page.
3. School‑by‑school search
Use school‑listing sites like SchoolGuide to search for both public and independent special‑needs schools, including phone numbers and locations. This is especially useful for provinces without a central directory.
