Neuroaffirming Schools South Africa
(South African remedial schools, neuroaffirming schools, special needs schools, alternative schools, schools for autistic children)
We’ve compiled a list of South African schools which we believe are neuroaffirming and cater to the wider spectrum of our neurodivergent children.
Click on the following province to see a list of alternative, remedial schools, special needs schools and schools for autistic learners in South Africa:
Please get in touch if you have any to add or if a particular school is not neuroaffirming and we will investigate! Email jules@theneuroverse.co.za
Note: Please do your own research on each school that you are considering. Ask on our WhatsApp group or Facebook Group for personal recommendations. Each child and family have different needs. What works for one, may not work for another. The Neuroverse is not endorsing any school.
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Gauteng Neuroinclusive Schools (A-Z)
Abbott’s High School – Northcliff
- Location: Various locations: Northcliff, Centrurion, PTA, Cape Town, JHB South
- Website: https://www.abbotts.co.za/
- Phone: 011 803 8572
- Focus: Independent private high school with support for learners needing academic accommodations and individualised learning plans; non-ABA.
Amedeo College – Rivonia
- Location: 23 De La Rey Road, Sandton, Rivonia, 2129
- Website: https://www.amedeo.co.za/
- Phone: 011 202 5503
- Email: admin@amedeo.co.za
- Focus: inclusive school where students, with learning challenges, receive high-quality instruction, interventions, and support that enable them to meet success in the curriculum.
Amazing‑K Academy (Early Intervention) – Sharonlea
- Location: Campuses in Northwold & Sharonlea, Johannesburg
- Phone: 083 230 5880
- Website: amazingk.co.za
- Focus: Specialist early childhood centre for learners aged 2–10 with autism, ADHD, speech delays; strength-based, non‑ABA approach
Apricot Tree – Benoni
- Location: 11 Ninth Avenue, Northmead, 1501 Benoni
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/theheartofspecialneeds/
- Phone: +27 76 137 4772
- Email: info@apricottree.co.za
- Focus: An NPO in the East Rand that caters to the unique needs of special needs learners.
Barnswallows Swift Academy
- Location: 839 Acanthus Street, Weltevredenpark, Roodepoort 1709
- Website: barnswallows.org/swift-academy
- Phone: 011 781 6011
- Email: info@barnswallows.org
- Focus: Special needs school focusing on autism spectrum and developmental delays; therapeutic, child-centered, non-ABA.
Bellavista School – Birdhaven, Jhb
- Location: Birdhaven, JHB
- Website: https://bellavista.org.za
- Phone: 011 788 5454
- Email: secretary@bellavistaschool.co.za
- Focus: Remedial education, multidisciplinary team, Grades R–7
Belvedere School – Benoni
- Location: Uys Krige Street, Farrarmere, Benoni
- Website: https://www.belvedereschool.co.za/
- Phone: +27 11 849 4131
- Email: admin@belvedereschool.co.za
- Focus: Public special school for learners with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
Boost Academy
- Location: Highlands North, Johannesburg
- Website: boostacademy.co.za
- Phone: 011 708 2063
- Email: enrolments@boostacademy.co.za
- Focus: Remedial education and academic support for learners with ADHD, dyslexia, and learning challenges; CAPS curriculum; small classes; non-ABA.
Calibre Education – Sandton
- Location: 1 Libertas Rd, Bryanston, Sandton, 2191
- Website: calibreeducation.co.za
- Phone: Tel: +27 11 463 0966/ +27 60 960 0193
- Email: info@calibreeducation.co.za
- Focus: Individualised learning support and academic tutoring for neurodivergent learners
Casa Do Sol School – Linden – DCAPS
- Location: 85 – 1st Avenue, Linden, Randburg, Gauteng
- Website: https://casa.joburg/
- Phone: 011 782 0231 / 011 782 0232
- Focus: A public (GDE-funded) school serving learners aged 6 to 21 with diverse special needs and intellectual disabilities. The school also fosters community integration, workplace inclusion for graduates, and awareness about disabilities. The school employs the Differentiated Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (DCAPS).
Centre for Autism Research & Education – Orange Grove
- Location: 9th Ave & Raglan St, Orange Grove, Johannesburg, 2196
- Website: https://thecarecentre.co.za/
- Phone: 011 485 0335
- Email: info@thecarecentre.co.za
- Focus: non ABA.learners aged 18 months to 18 years affected by ASD. transdisciplinary assessments and diagnostic evaluations. We assess learners’ academic, developmental, behavioural and socio-emotional functioning to formulate an integrated programme that addresses the individual needs of each learner.
Centennial Schools – Sandton
- Location: 71 Nanyuki Road, Sunninghill, Sandton, Gauteng
- Website: https://centennialschools.co.za/
- Phone: +27 10 109 0800
- Email: info@centennialschools.co.za
- Focus: A private school offering Grades 4–12, with a modern, technology-centred, project-based learning environment. It emphasises collaborative, engaging learning with strong facilities (like eSports arena, creative hubs, wellness coaching, etc.). Uses CAPS / IEB exam structure and seeks to prepare students for the digital, modern world through innovative and relevant pedagogy.
Cedarwood School – Midrand
- Location: 113 Dunmaglass Rd, Glenferness, Midrand
- Website: cedarwoodschool.co.za
- Phone: (011) 465 9830
- Email: iadmin@cedarwoodschool.co.za
- Focus: Early childhood and primary education, focusing on learners with mild to moderate learning difficulties; inclusive
Concord College
- Location: Randburg and Mulbarton
- Website: concordcollege.co.za
- Phone: 087 088 4898
- Email: info@concordcollege.co.za
- Focus: Independent school offering individualized learning support for learners with learning difficulties; inclusive,
Craiglands Remedial School
- Location: Craighall Park, JHB
- Website: craiglandsremedialschool.co.za
- Phone: 072 488 1976
- Email: info@craiglands.co.za
- Focus: Remedial school (Grades R–7) specializing in learning difficulties such as dyslexia, ADHD, and developmental delays; multisensory approach; non-ABA.
Cresco School for Support Learning (Remedial / Learning Support)
- Location: 64 Shannon St, Noordheuwel (Krugersdorp, JHB)
- Phone: 071 682 6005
- Email: info@crescoschools.co.za
- Website: crescoschools.co.za
- Focus: Grades R–7 for learners with specific learning disabilities & language delay; CAPS curriculum adapted, includes speech/OT/social‑skills groups
Crest Learning Centre
- Location: Ferndale, Randburg
- Phone: 0719094150
- Website: crestschool.co.za
- Email: info@crestschool.co.za
- Focus: Offers full-time remedial education (Grades 1–7) for learners with learning difficulties such as ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, high‑functioning autism, hearing impairment, and developmental delays. Their approach is multisensory and cognition-based, tailored to individual learning styles.
Crossroads School – Victory Park, Jhb
- Location: 106 13th Street, Victory Park, 2195
- Website: https://www.crossroadsschool.co.za
- Phone: 011 782 5378
- Email: info@crossroadsschool.co.za
- Focus: Remedial school, Grades 1–7, tailored for children with learning challenges
Cross Over School – Rispark
- Location: Plot 31A, 200 Springbok Road, Rispark, Johannesburg, 2053
- Website: https://crossoverremedial.co.za/
- Phone: 010 534 7495
- Email: reception@crossoverremedial.co.za
- Focus: Christian remedial school in Johannesburg offering CAPS-aligned, small-class education for Grades R–9, with integrated therapy and multi-level support for learners with learning barriers.
Curamus School – Krugersdorp (DCAPS)
- Location: 94 Sterkfontein Road, Paardeplaats, Rant en Dal (Krugersdorp)
- Website: https://curamusschool.co.za
- Phone: 011 665 1033
- Email: principal@curamusschool.co.za
- Focus: A Gauteng Department of Education LSEN (special needs) school specifically for learners with autism aged 3–18 years. Offers two streams: DCAPS academic stream and LSPID life skills stream
Delta Park School (Government Remedial School) – Blairgowrie, Randburg
- Location: Blairgowrie, Randburg
- Phone: 011 888 7228
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/DeltaParkSchool/
- Email: info@deltaparkschool.co.za
- Focus: Grades R–12; learners with barriers to learning in CAPS; holistic remedial support, inclusive
Early Expressions
- Location: 9 Tamar St, Sandown, Sandton, 2146
- Phone: 0639056284 / 011 202 5503
- Website: https://www.earlyexpressions.co.za/
- Email: hello@earlyexpressions.co.za
- Focus: 18 mnths to 4 years.We support toddlers with individual communication and developmental differences, such as language delays, sensory processing challenges, autism, praxis or mobility challenges, and other neurological or genetic diagnoses.
Edustreams Vocational High School – Midrand
- Location: Witpoort, Midrand
- Website: https://edustreams.co.za/
- Phone: 083 326 9422
- Focus: Vocational and academic high school education tailored for learners with special educational needs; CAPS curriculum; non-ABA.
Education Incorporated – Fourways
- Location: 40 Kingfisher Dr, Fourways, Sandton
- Website: https://educationincorporated.co.za
- Phone: 011 467 8015
- Email: info@educationincorporated.co.za
- Focus: Grades 4–12, with a maximum of 12 students per class, delivering personalised, hybrid (both physical and digital) learning
Edu360 School (Integrated Academic + Vocational Pathways) – Sandton
- Location: Block E, EDU Campus, 26 10th Ave, Edenburg, Sandton
- Phone: (0)11 234 1212
- Website: https://www.edu360school.com/
- Email: hello@edu360school.com
- Focus: Cambridge/SETA vocational tracks; Pivot/Key support pathways; non‑ABA
Faery Glen Therapy Centre (Remedial / Special Needs)
- Location: 381 Spionkop Ave, Northriding, Johannesburg
- Phone: 074 101 2707
- Website: faeryglen.co.za
- Focus: Independent holistic school for diverse learners (remedial, special needs); small classes, individualized instruction, clinic‑based integration
Footprints Special Needs School (Special Needs / Autism) – Randburg
- Location: 20 + 24 Jan K Marias St, Malanshof, Randburg
- Phone: 011 791 0062 (Alt: 083 457 7382)
- Website: footprintschool.co.za
- Focus: Ages 2–18; autism, multiple disabilities, learning and intellectual disabilities; therapy‑on‑site, small classes, inclusive education model
Future Wings Academy – Kempton Park
- Location: Roag House, Kruin Church, 30 Fiskaal Street, Glen Marais, Kempton Park,
- Website: https://www.futurewings.co.za/
- Phone: 078 737 1301
- Email: info@futurewings.co.za
- Focus: Future Wings Academy is a remedial LSEN-registered school focusing on learners with specific learning disabilities. They use the CAPS curriculum with small classes (max ~12 learners) for Grades 1–7.
Glenoaks School – Kensington, Jhb
- Location: 72 Roberts Ave, Kensington, Johannesburg
- Website: https://glenoaks.org.za
- Phone: (+27) 11 624 1160
- Email: info@glenoaks.org.za
- Focus: Specialised education for children with mild to moderate learning difficulties. It empowers neurodiverse learners aged 6–18 through personalised remedial and vocational programmes.
Grantley College – Parktown
- Location: 2 Blackwood Avenue, Parktown
- Website: grantleycollege.co.za
- Phone: 0116438321
- Email: info@grantleycollege.co.za
- Focus: Remedial and mainstream academic programmes with individual support; caters to learners with learning barriers and neurodivergence
Hannaford School – Linden
- Location: Randburg, Johannesburg
- Website: hannaford.co.za
- Phone: 083 327 7062
- Email: info@hannaford.co.za
- Focus: Grade 1-7, CAPS, Independent remedial school; supports learners with specific learning difficulties, including dyslexia and ADHD; non-ABA.
Japari School – Parkview
- Location: Parkview, Johannesburg
- Website: japari.co.za
- Phone: 011 646 2132
- Email: info@japari.co.za
- Focus: Learners with learning barriers/ADD/ADHD; small inclusive environment; non‑ABA. An independent remedial primary school in Parkview, Johannesburg, for Grades 1–7, supporting learners with learning challenges.
Johannesburg School for Autism (JS4Autism) – Braamfontein (DCAPS)
- Location: Children’s Memorial Institute building, 13 Joubert Street Ext, Braamfontein / Parktown
- Website: https://js4autism.co.za/therapy/
- Phone: +27 11 484 9608
- Email: info@js4autism.co.za
- Focus: South Africa’s largest public sector autism school, serving learners aged ~3–21 with autism spectrum disorder. The school delivers a DCAPS curriculum adapted to learner needs through a multidisciplinary team—including educators, speech therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, audiology, social services, and vocational skills training.
Knights Preparatory School – Randburg
- Location: Milner Road, Kensington B, Randburg
- Website: https://knightsschools.com/
- Phone: 011 789 6778 / 011 789 6779
- Email: enquiries@knightsschools.com
- Focus: Independent Christian primary school (Grade 0000–7) offering Bridging/Accelerated Learning classes for learners needing remediation in literacy and numeracy; integrated speech therapy, OT and counseling; small class sizes; explicitly inclusive environment; non‑ABA
Lead Kidz Early Intervention Centre – Parkmore, Jhb
- Website: https://leadkids.co.za/
- Phone: 079 021 7828
- Email: info@leadkids.co.za
- Focus: Early intervention for children with developmental delays or diagnoses (Ages 2–7)
Little Forest Centre – Petervale
- Location: 29 Rembrandt St, Petervale, Bryanston, Johannesburg
- Phone: 082 872 8742
- Website: littleforestcentre.com
- Email: admin@littleforestcentre.com
- Focus: Ages 2+; complex communication needs, speech/language delays; IPC + OT support, Individual Education Program, non‑academic mainstream adaptation
LUCCA Special Kids – Randburg
- Location: 483 West Avenue Ferndale 2194
- Website: https://luccaspecialkids.co.za
- Phone: 011 781 0952
- Email: admin@luccaspecialkids.co.za
- Focus: Special needs learning, therapy integrated, sensory-friendly
Newton House School – Randburg
- Location: 118 CR Swart Dr, Boskruin, Johannesburg
- Website: https://newtonhouse.co.za/
- Phone: 011 794 2878
- Email: reception@newtonhouse.co.za
- Focus: Primary school with special needs support; small classes and individualised learning; non-ABA.
Nova Pioneer School – Various locations
- Location: Johannesburg
- Website: https://www.novapioneer.com/sa/
- Phone: +27 11 251 6629
- Focus: Progressive learner-centered school with inclusive education practices; neuroaffirming and non-ABA.
Omatas Learning Centre – Fairland, Jhb
- Location: 124 Smit St, Fairland, Randburg
- Website: https://omatas.co.za
- Phone: 084 440 0151
- Email: lauren@omatas.co.za
- Focus: Remedial and special needs (Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia); Gr R–7
Opti-Learn – Robindale
- Location: Robindale, Randburg, Johannesburg
- Phone: 011 782 1302 / 082 374 4302
- Website: optilearn.co.za
- Focus: Grades 1–12; ADHD, dyslexia, autism, anxiety, slow processing; small group, CAPS-aligned, remedial and inclusive support; non-ABA.
Orion College – Randpark Ridge, Jhb
- Location: 1 Sysie Rd, Randpark Ridge, Randburg
- Website: https://www.orioncollege.co.za
- Phone: 011 791 5599
- Email: primaryschool@orioncollege.co.za
- Focus: a remedial and assisted‑learning school in Randpark Ridge offering personalised CAPS-based education and integrated therapy for learners from Grade R through Grade 12, with small class sizes
Peterhouse Special Needs School
- Location: 47 Tenth St, Boksburg North, E. Rand
- Phone: 081 409 9458
- Website: https://peterhouseschool.wordpress.com/
- Focus: Grades R–7; autism, intellectual disabilities, developmental delay, physical impairments; personalized, nurturing environment; non‑ABA methods
Radford House (Gifted / Enriched) – Fairland
- Location: Fairland, Johannesburg
- Phone: 011 478 1864
- Website: https://www.radfordhouse.co.za/
- Email: info@radfordhouse.co.za
- Focus: 4 Term, Gifted learners needing enrichment and small class, individualized learning; ideal for twice-exceptional (2E)** Check out our article on 2E
Randburg Clinic School (Autism / Severe Behaviour Disorder) – Randburg
- Location: 51 Milner Rd, Kensington B, Randburg
- Phone: 011 886 1280
- Website: https://www.randburgclinicschool.co.za/
- Email: admin@randburgclinicschool.co.za
- Focus: specialised special‑needs institution catering to learners aged roughly 3–18 with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Severe Behavioural Disorders. NON ABA
BRLTC- Bedfordview
- Location: 29 Talisman Avenue, Bedfordview
- Website: brltc.co.za
- Phone: +27(0) 11 615 8685
- Email: info@brltc.co.za
- Focus: Educational therapy, remedial teaching, speech therapy, occupational therapy for learners with learning disabilities; non-ABA.
Seren House Cottage School – Randburg
- Location:130 Silver Pine Ave, Malanshof, Randburg
- Website: https://serenhousecs.co.za
- Phone: 0659838074
- Email: info@serenhousecs.co.za
- Focus: personalised, homework‑free education from Grades 1 to 12 in small classes (≤16 learners), inspired by the Finnish model
Sisu Hub Autism Centre – Craighall Park
- Location: 74 Pitts Ave; Weavindpark, PTA
- Website: thesisuhub.co.za
- Phone: 072 752 7231
- Email: karin@thesisuhub.co.za
- Focus: Autism-specific centre for non-speakers using “Spelling to Communicate” (S2C); highly inclusive environment for children with complex communication needs.
Tamarisk Special School For Autism – Johannesburg South (DCAPS)
- Location: 27–33 Ficksburg Road, South Hills, Johannesburg South
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/tamariskautismschool/
- Phone: 011 623 5026
- Email:info@tamariskas.co.za
- Focus: Public, Gauteng Department of Education-funded LSEN school for learners with autism spectrum disorder. Tamarisk follows DCAPS with individualised support teams that include therapists (occupational, speech), teachers, assistants, and an onsite nurse.
TLC Private Remedial School (The Learning Curve) – Wilropark
- Location: 18 Wag ’n Bietjie Street, Wilropark, Roodepoort
- Phone: 082 628 4574
- Website: tlcremedialschool.co.za
- Focus: Grades 1–7; small classes, CAPS curriculum, speech therapist, psychologist, remedial specialist; nurturing environment for learning barriers; non‑ABA
The Bridge Assisted Learning School – Lonehill/Sandton
- Location: Morningside & Lonehill, Sandton, Johannesburg
- Phone: 010 056 0936 (Morningside) / 010 005 5559 (Lonehill)
- Website: thebridgeschool.co.za
- Focus: Grades R–12; specific learning disabilities, speech/language impairment, emotional challenges; neurodiverse, inclusive
The Lighthouse Centre – Linmeyer
- Location: 133 Risi Avenue, Linmeyer, Johannesburg,
- Phone: +27 11 435 8584
- Website: https://www.thelighthousecentre.co.za/
- Email: info@thelighthousecentre.co.za
- Focus: A stimulation centre dedicated to individuals with disabilities, offering arts and crafts, music and creative activities, speech, occupational, and physiotherapy, outdoor engagements, social outings, and even overnight care.
The Lighthouse Learning Hub – Sandton
- Location: 69 Edison Street, Sandton, Gauteng
- Phone: 082 432 5867
- Website: https://www.lighthouselearninghub.com/
- Email: jhb@thelighthouselearninghub.com
- Focus: A co-working and learning environment for children and teens who benefit from a flexible, individualized approach to schooling. The “Hub” blends academic supervision (including support for Cambridge, GED, CAPS, etc.), occupational therapy, and peer collaboration in sensory-friendly spaces. It supports neurodiverse learners and those needing alternatives to traditional schooling models.
The Talk Shop – Bryanston
- Location: 48 Ballyclare Drive, Bryanston, Johannesburg
- Phone: +27 11 463 8160 / 083 251 8992
- Email: admin@thetalkshop.co.za
- Website: https://thetalkshop.co.za/
- Focus: A specialised preschool (Grades 000, 00 & R) primarily serving children with speech and language impairments, developmental delays, dyspraxia, autism spectrum disorders, and related syndromes.
Unity College – Chartwell (special needs) – DCAPS
- Location: 59 Runnymead Avenue, Chartwell North Estates, Johannesburg
- Phone: (010) 109-0790
- Website: https://unity-college.org.za/
- Focus: ISASA-affiliated, wheelchair‑friendly special‑needs school in Chartwell, Randburg (Johannesburg), catering to learners aged 3 to 24 with diverse learning barriers using the DCAPS curriculum
Webster College – Fourways – DCAPS
- Location: 106 Leslie Avenue, Fourways, Sandton
- Website: webstercollege.co.za
- Phone: +27 73 505 1528
- Email: natalie@webstercollege.co.za
- Focus: private remedial and therapeutic school in Fourways, Sandton, offering personalised education for learners aged 3–14, integrating Montessori principles with CAPS and DCAPS curricula, and providing speech and occupational therapy support.
West Rand School – Krugersdorp
- Location: 1 Johan Jonker Drive, Wentworth Park, Krugersdorp
- Website: https://westrandschool.co.za
- Phone: +27 11 668 8200
- Email: reception@westrandschool.co.za
- Focus: public special school that educates learners aged roughly 3–18 years with various special needs, including physical disabilities (e.g., cerebral palsy, spina bifida), hearing impairments, learning difficulties, and intellectual disabilities. Facilities include therapy centres, cooking and agricultural training, and adapted classrooms and transport for mobility-impaired learners.
Westwoods Centre (ASD / Multiple Disability) – Roodepoort
- Location: 44 Beverly Drive South, Constantia Kloof, Roodepoort
- Website: https://westwoodscentre.co.za/
- Phone: 082 261 7861
- Focus: Ages 2–16; ASD, cerebral palsy, rare diseases, alternative communication needs; therapeutic environment, CVI classroom design, tailored curriculum, non‑ABA
Yeshua Academy – Roodepoort – DCAPS
- Location: 16 Antrasiet Street, Roodepoort, South Africa, 1724
- Website: yeshauacademy.com
- Phone: 062 851 5253
- Email: yeshuaacc@gmail.com
- Focus: private special-needs school providing CAPS/DCAPS-adapted education from Grades RR to 9 with small classes, integrated therapies (speech, occupational, physiotherapy)
Pretoria & Surrounds Neuroinclusive Schools A-Z
Alma School (Pretoria)
- Location:407 Eloff Street, Eloffsdal, Pretoria
- Website: https://www.almaschool.co.za/
- Phone: (012) 335 0252
- Email: admin@almaschool.co.za
- Focus: A Gauteng Department of Education public special-needs school founded in 1963, serving children aged around 5 to 18 with severe intellectual disability, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, syndromes, and hearing impairments
Centurion Remedial Academy – Centurion
- Location: 188 Ronel Street, Doringkloof, Centurion, 0157
- Website: https://centurionremedial.co.za/contact-us/
- Phone: 012 667 3444
- Email: admin@centurionremedial.co.za
- Focus: A private independent primary school (Grades 1–7) that specialises in supporting learners diagnosed with ADHD (with or without hyperactivity), ADD, Asperger’s syndrome, dyslexia, or learning difficulties using a CAPS curriculum in parallel-medium (English/Afrikaans) classrooms.
Chrysalis School – Lynnwood
- Location:343 Elizabeth Grove South, Lynnwood, Pretoria
- Website: chrysalisschool.org.za
- Phone: 012 348 8087
- Email: principal@chrysalisschool.org.za
- Focus: Developmental & inclusive education for children aged 3–18. Offers OT, speech therapy, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, and the SNAP program.
Little Camelot Nursery School (Early Intervention)
- Location: 18 Chervil Ave, Annlin, Pretoria
- Phone: 071 608 6063
- Website: littlecamelotnurseryschool.co.za
- Focus: Ages 3–5; autism spectrum integration, speech & OT on-site; max 8 learners per class; non‑ABA child-centered approach
Little Leaps School For Autism– Centurion
- Location: 302 Badenhorst Street, Wierda Park, Centurion
- Website: https://littleleaps.co.za/
- Phone: 0633314459
- Email: littleleaps06@gmail.com
- Focus: dedicated to children aged approximately 2–6 with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Pervasive Developmental Disorder, offering adapted CAPS/ELDAS curriculum with individualised educational and behaviour‑management programmes in a nurturing, therapy‑integrated environment.
Minds in Motion Learning Centre– Menlo Park
- Location: 485 21st St, Menlo Park, Pretoria, 0081
- Website: www.mindsinmotion.co.za
- Phone: 0691182642
- Email: info@mindsinmotion.co.za
- Focus:a dual‑medium remedial and assessment centre serving Grades R–7, specialising in personalised IMPAQ-aligned tutoring and educational assessments for learners with ADHD, dyslexia, ASD, and other learning challenges in a sensory‑friendly environment
Nebula College (School for the gifted) – Murrayfield
- Location: 81 Verbenia St, Murrayfield, Pretoria, 0800
- Website: https://nebulacollege.co.za/
- Phone: 084 979 4779
- Email: ronel@nebulacollege.co.za
- Focus: An Afrikaans/English bilingual learning centre focused on providing a stimulating, challenging yet supportive environment for intellectually gifted learners in need of alternatives to the traditional schooling system.
New Hope School – Pretoria
- Location: Cecilia Rd, Ashlea Gardens, Pretoria, 0081
- Website: https://www.newhopeschool.co.za/en/index.html
- Phone: 012 460 2234/5
- Email: admissions@newhopeschool.co.za
- Focus: A public LSEN (special-needs) school educating learners from Pre‑Primary (Grade RRR) to Grade 12 with physical, learning, cognitive, and developmental disabilities—including cerebral palsy, ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, and traumatic brain injuries
Nova School – Pretoria
- Location: 10 Hadrian Place, Moreleta Park, Pretoria
- Website: nova-school.co.za
- Phone: +27 74 139 0714
- Email: info@nova-school.co.za
- Focus: Specialist school for learners with complex communication needs, including non-speaking learners. Uses Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), individualised education plans, on-site therapists, literacy and numeracy, life skills, etc.
Primo Invictus – Pretoria East & Centurionver
- Website: primoinvictus.co.za
- Phone: 073 082 7228
- Email: info@primoinvictus.co.za
- Campuses:
- Pretoria East: 513 Rooitou Ave
- Centurion: 162 Springbok Ave
- Focus: Private inclusive school with different learning streams from Grade R to Grade 12, including therapy support and adaptive education for neurodiverse learners.
Regio Centurion – Centurion
- Location: Corner of Von Willich Avenue & Disa Street, Clubview, Centurion
- Website:regio.co.za
- Phone: 012 654 2031
- Email:info@regio.co.za
- Focus: Parent recommended. Independent school offering both early childhood and Grade R–7 education, built on the Reggio Emilia philosophy and Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences.
Sisu Hub Autism Centre – Weavindpark
- Location: 74 Pitts Ave; Weavindpark, PTA
- Website: thesisuhub.co.za
- Phone: 072 752 7231
- Email: karin@thesisuhub.co.za
- Focus: Autism-specific centre for non-speakers using “Spelling to Communicate” (S2C); highly inclusive environment for children with complex communication needs.
Tiny Baobabs (special needs) – Equestria
- Location: Meerlust road, Equestria, Pretoria
- Website: tinybaobabs.co.za
- Phone: 079 881 7335
- Email: carlien@tinybaobabs.co.za
- Focus: Therapeutic preschool for neurodivergent children (18 months – 6 years). Sensory-friendly, play-based, and trauma-informed.
Tomorrow’s People College – Pretoria
- Location: 381 Selikats Causeway, Faerie Glen
- Website: tomorrowspeople.co.za
- Email: reception@tompeo.co.za
- Phone: 012 991 5051
- Focus: Mainstream and special needs education in a blended environment, offering small classes and in-house therapy services.
Transoranje School for the Deaf – Pretoria
- Location: 855 WF Nkomo Street (Church St), Pretoria West, Pretoria,
- Website: https://www.transoranjeschool.co.za/who-we-are/
- Phone: 012 386 6072
- Email: transoranje2@gmail.com
- Focus: provides specialised education to profoundly Deaf learners, from the age of 3 years up to Grade 12
Via Nova School – Derdepoort
- Location: 285 Talitha Kumi Street, Derdepoort 326
- Website: vianovaschool.co.za
- Phone: 012 800 1171
- Email: vns@vianovaschool.co.za
- Focus: Public special needs school for learners with autism and severe to profound intellectual disabilities. Offers ASD units, LSPID curriculum, and full therapy support.
Western Cape Neuroinclusive Schools A-Z
Academy School – Cape Town
- Location:1 Merlot Close, Klein Zevenwacht Estate, Langverwacht Road, Kuils River, Cape Town
- Website: academyschool.co.za
- Phone:0219033328
- Email: info@academyschool.co.za
- Focus: independent, co‑educational English-medium school in Kuils River, Cape Town (Grades RRR–12) offering small class sizes (max 20), WCED‑registered CAPS curriculum, e‑Campus digital learning, and STEAM-focused education
Afton Grove School – Noordhoek
- Location: Noordhoek, Cape Town
- Website: aftongrove.co.za
- Phone: 021 761 8355 /073 152 4176
- Email: admin@aftongrove.co.za
- Focus: Independent remedial school for learners with learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD); small-class, individualized support
Alta du Toit School – Kuils River – DCAPS
- Website: https://altadutoitschool.co.za/
- Phone: 021 903 4178,
- Email: admin@altadutoit.co.za
- Focus: Western Cape government special‑needs school in Kuils River serving learners with severe intellectual disabilities, offering a vocational DCAPS-based curriculum with 80% practical life skills and 20% theory across all developmental phases.
Blouvlei School – Retreat – DCAPS
- Location: Retreat, Cape Town
- Website: blouvlei.org.za
- Phone: 021 764 0111
- Email: info@blouvlei.org.za
- Focus: Government special-needs school , serving children with Severe Intellectual Disabilities aged approximately 6–21, offering a differentiated DCAPS-based curriculum with life-skills electives
Boland School for Autism – Paarl
- Location: 26 Nantes St, Lemoenkloof, Paarl, 7646
- Website: bolandautism.org.za
- Phone: 021 870 1430 / WhatsApp 071 427 5764
- Email: bolandadmin@bolandautism.org.za
- Focus: Autism-specific education Grades R–7; small classes; multi-disciplinary therapy team.
The Chapel Lane Academy – Cape Town
- Location: 108 Camp Ground Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700
- Website: https://chapellaneacademy.co.za/
- Phone: +27 (0)82 452 8110
- Email: charl@chapellane.co.za
- Focus: online, private homeschooling provider offering personalised Cambridge (CIE) education for Grades 8–12, delivering live, small-group instruction in IGCSE and A-Level curricula via Zoom
Chere Botha School (Special Needs)– Cape Town
- Website: cherebothaschool.co.za
- Phone: +27 (0) 21 910 5300
- Email: admin@cherebotha.co.za
- Focus: Government school for learners with mild to moderate intellectual and learning difficulties; CAPS-based, therapy-supported
Chrysalis Academy – Tokai, Cape Town
- Location: Porter Estate, Tokai Road, Tokai
- Website: chrysalisacademy.org.za
- Phone: 021 712 1023
- Email: info@chrysalisacademy.org.za
- Focus: Early intervention and special needs school for ages 3–12; intensive therapy, speech, OT, and adapted academic programme; neuroaffirming
Carlum House – Various Locations in Cape Town
- Website: www.carlumhouse.co.za
- Phone: Various locations, visit website
- Email: Various locations, visit website
- Focus: neuroaffirming school for children with emotional, behavioural, or developmental needs; small classes (max 8 learners); multidisciplinary team; Grades 000–7; Eureka learning system; strengths-based support.
Curro Assisted Learning – Uitzicht
- Location: Cnr Wildebeest and Springbok Road, Uitzicht, Durbanville
- Website: https://www.curro.co.za/
- Phone: 087 087 4760
- Email: info.uitzicht@curro.co.za
- Focus: Assisted learning support for Grades R–12; inclusive, neuroaffirming education for learners with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, anxiety and learning barriers; small classes; therapy access; CAPS curriculum; non‑ABA
- Supports Dalza
Edusmart Academy – Strand
- Location: 69 Myburgh Street, Strand
- Website: edusmartacademy.com
- Phone: +27 72 881 6884
- Email: info@edu-smart.co.za
- Focus: WCED‑registered independent primary and special school in Strand, Western Cape, offering CAPS-based education for Grades 1‒7 tailored to neuro‑diverse learners (e.g. ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette’s), with small classes (10–12 learners)
Dawn Early Intervention Centre for Autism – Somerset West
- Location: Bizweni Ave, 7130, Somerset West
- Website https://dawncentre.co.za/
- Phone: +27 82 791 0982
- Email: info@dawncentre.co.za
- Focus: provides specialised education for autistic children. Its mission is to better equip neurodiverse children to thrive through its various beneficiaries, organisations, and programmes. The centre supports children from ages 2 until they are ready for more formalised schooling.
Dunatos Private School – Stikland, Cape Town
- Location: Stikland, Cape Town
- Website: dunatos.co.za
- Phone: 021 300 6698
- Email: info@dunatos.co.za
- Focus: Supports ASD level 1, ADHD, anxiety, mild CP, partial sight/hearing; CAPS curriculum Grades 1–12; therapeutic
EduExcellence Remedial School – Claremont, Cape Town
- Location: 16A Heather St, Claremont, Cape Town
- Website: eduexcellence.co.za
- Phone: 021 565 0676
- Email: operations@eduexcellence.co.za
- Focus: Remedial education for learners with ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, visual/auditory integration issues and autism; TheraEd neurodevelopmental approach
Future Smart Academy – Strand
- Website: https://www.futuresmartnpc.com/
- Phone: 083 772 9067
- Email: kimone@edu-smart.co.za
- Focus: NPC operates the Futuresmart Learning Centre in Strand (Grades 1–7) and the Futuresmart Digital Learning Centre (Grades 8–12) to provide affordable, individualised, blended education for neurodiverse learners (ASD, PDA/EDA, severe anxiety), supporting both tuition and therapy funding through its non-profit bursary model
Glenbridge Special School and Resource Centre – Diep River
- Location: 91 Main Road, Diep River
- Website: glenbridgeschool.co.za
- Phone: 021 712 2075
- Email: glensped@mweb.co.za
- Focus: Remedial education for intellectual impairments incl. fetal alcohol syndrome, Down syndrome.
Gloria Botha Special School – Somerset West
- Location: 2 Saratoga Crescent, Victoria Park, Somerset West
- Website: gloriabotha.co.za
- Phone: 021 851 2156 / 083 576 6734
- Email: gloriabothaskool@gmail.com
- Focus: independent non-profit special‑needs school in Somerset West, Cape Town, serving learners with intellectual disabilities through life‑skills‑centred education
Heuristic Academy – Cape Town
- Website: heuristicacademy.co.za
- Phone: 021 852 0906
- Email: admin@heuristicacademy.co.za
- Focus: Differentiated instruction for learning difficulties including ADD/ADHD; Grades R–9.
Herbert Street School – Bellville, Cape Town
- Location: 79 Herbert Street, Sunkist, Bellville
- Website: herbertstrschool.co.za
- Phone: +27 21 300 7145
- Email: reception.herbertstreet@gmail.com
- Focus: Government school for learners with autism requiring high levels of support; inclusive
Hillview Academy – Durbanville, Cape Town
- Location: Gan Eden Farms, Vissershok Road, Durbanville
- Website: hillviewacademy.co.za
- Phone: Primary: 021 036 0060 · High School: 067 867 1911
- Focus: CAPS-aligned R–12; tiered support from mild to severe learning barriers (dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADD/ADHD, autism); vocational stream; small classes
I-Learn Developmental Centre – Durbanville
- Location: Durbanville
- Website: ilearncentre.co.za
- Phone: 082 929 9268
- Email: admin@ilearncentre.co.za
- Focus: Sensory, motor, language, cognitive support with in-house OT and speech therapy.
Jan Kriel School – Kuils River
- Location: Bosmans Estate, Skool St, Kuils River, Cape Town, 7580
- Website: https://jankriel.co.za/tuis/
- Phone: 021 903 1108
- Email: jks@jankriel.co.za
- Focus: focus on the teaching and training of learners with special educational needs.
Ligstraal School – Paarl East
- Location: 62-64 Pienaar St, Amstelhof, Paarl, 7646
- Phone: 021 862 7182
- Email: ligstraal.inclusive@wcgschools.gov.za
- Focus: Education for learners with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.
Lindelani School – Stellenbosch
- Phone: 021 888 4315
- Email: lindelani.inclusive@wcgschools.gov.za
- Focus: Learners with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.
Malaika House – Durbanville
- Location: Taaibosch, Adderley Road, Phisantekraal Farm, Durbanville, 7550
- Website: https://www.malaikahouse.co.za/
- Phone: 066 286 4576
- Email: info@malaikahouse.co.za
- Focus: Malaika House is a neurodiverse education centre in Durbanville, Western Cape, dedicated to supporting children aged 10–18 with ASD and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)/Extreme Demand Avoidance (EDA).
Mary Harding School – Belgravia, Cape Town
- Location: 124 Lower Klipfontein Rd, Belgravia, Cape Town
- Website: https://maryharding.co.za/
- Phone: 021 637 8068
- Email: admin@maryharding.co.za
- Focus: Severe intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders; primary school.
Mindstretch School – Pinelands, Cape Town
- Website: mindstretch.co.za
- Phone: 021 531 5899 · Mobile: 083 444 4554
- Email: jen@mindstretch.co.za
- Focus: Special needs school for developmental delays and learning challenges; HANDLE® therapy, fine motor, literacy/numeracy, social skills
NeuroMe – homeschooling
- Website: neurome.co.za
- Phone: 069 599 5319
- Email: support@neurome.co.za
- Focus: NeuroMe is South Africa’s first neurodiversity-focused homeschooling curriculum provider, designed specifically for neurodivergent learners from Grade R to 12.
Oakley House – Plumstead
- Location: 99 Main Road, Plumstead 7800
- Website: https://www.oakleyhouse.co.za/
- Phone: 021 762 7204
- Email: infoprep@oakleyhouse.co.za
- Focus: Independent school for learners with learning difficulties and special educational needs; Grades R–12.
Oasis School – Belhar
- Location: Cnr Erica Drive & Symphony Way, Belhar
- Website: https://oasisspecialschool.co.za/
- Phone: 021 952 2100
- Email: info@oasisschool.co.za
- Focus: Education for learners with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.
Ocean View School – Fish Hoek
- Phone: 021 782 1414
- Email: oceanview.inclusive@wcgschools.gov.za
- Focus: Education for learners with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.
Paarl-Skool – Brackenfell, Cape Town
- Location: 140 Cnr Goede Hoop Avenue & Rogland Street, Brackenfell
- Website: paarlskool.org.za
- Phone: 021 981 5555
- Email: admin@paarlskool.org.za
- Focus: Government special school for learners with cerebral palsy, physical and specific learning disabilities; CAPS-based, therapy-rich
Paarl School of Skills – Suider Paarl
- Phone: 021 863 0195
- Email: paarlschoolofskills@wcgschools.gov.za
- Focus: Skills development for learners with special educational needs.
Perpetua House School – Cape Town
- Location:18 Van der Spuy Street, Monte Vista
- Website: https://perpetuahouse.co.za/
- Phone: 083 284 6333
- Email: principal@perpetuahouse.co.za
- Focus: A special-needs school, dedicated to learners aged 12 and older, including those with Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and pervasive developmental delay (PDD). The school offers a curriculum that combines academic subjects with skills and career development programs, including on-site training and job shadowing.
Robin Hill Special School – Atlantis
- Phone: 021 572 4359
- Email: robin.hill@wcgschools.gov.za
- Focus: Education for learners with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.
St. Joseph’s School – Montana
- Location: Pallotti Road (off Robert Sobukwe Road), Montana
- Website: https://stjosephsschool.co.za/
- Phone: (021) 935-1369/ 934-2287
- Email: principal@stjosephsschool.co.za
- Focus: a registered non-profit and public benefit organisation in Cape Town, dedicated to providing inclusive education for learners with a wide spectrum of special needs.
Tafelberg School – Bothasig
- Location: Bothasig, Cape Town
- Website: tafelbergschool.co.za
- Phone: 021 300 3366
- Email: reception@tafelbergschool.co.za
- Focus: Government-funded Grades 1–12 remedial school serving learners with dyslexia, dyscalculia, speech/reading challenges; inclusive CAPS environment
The Lighthouse Learning Hub – Various Locations
- Location: Vredehoek, Claremont, Blouberg, Hermanus, Pinelands, Onrus
- Phone: 078 650 0834
- Website: https://www.lighthouselearninghub.com/
- Focus: A co-working and learning environment for children and teens who benefit from a flexible, individualized approach to schooling. The “Hub” blends academic supervision (including support for Cambridge, GED, CAPS, etc.), occupational therapy, and peer collaboration in sensory-friendly spaces. It supports neurodiverse learners and those needing alternatives to traditional schooling models.
Tygerberg Hospital School – Tygerberg
- Location: Admin Building East-H Lower Ground, Tygerberg Hospital, Tygerberg
- Email: principal@tbhschool.co.za
- Focus: Tygerberg Hospital School keeps hospitalized children educationally updated. Forms part of the iThuba Psychiatry Unit and has 2 apraxia classes.
Vera School for Autistic Learners – Rondebosch
- Location: 20 Anglesey Road, Rondebosch East
- Website: vera.co.za/our-school
- Phone: 021 696 2844
- Email: info@vera.co.za
- Focus: Government special needs school for learners on the autism spectrum; ASD-specific curriculum and full therapy support
Vredelust College Remedial School
- Location: Boston, Bellville, Cape Town
- Website: vredelustcollegeremedialschool.yolasite.com
- Phone: 021 949 5526
- Email: vredelustcollege@telkomsa.net
- Focus: Grades 00–R; caters to ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, language delays, hearing impairments; small classes, assistants
KwaZulu‑Natal Neuroinclusive Schools A-Z
Action in Autism – Durban North
- Location: 105 Haig Road, Parkhill, Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal
- Website: actioninautism.org.za
- Phone: 031 563 3039
- Email: info@actioninautism.org.za
- Focus: Early intervention, support and educational services for children with autism (R000–Gr R).
AMTA (Active Minds Tutoring Academy) -Umhlanga
- Location: 5 Bruton Close, Somerset Park, Umhlanga, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Website: amta.co.za
- Phone: 082 859 6951
- Email: admin@amta.co.za
- Focus: Tutoring for Grades 4–12 using Think Digital, Impaq, British International, CAPS, GED.
Barnsley Edu Centre -Glenwood, Durban – DCAPS
- Location: 177 Bulwer Road, Glenwood, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Website: barnsleyeducentre.co.za
- Phone: 084 834 6364 (also 072 329 3692)
- Email: info@barnsleyeducentre.co.za
- Focus: Grades 2–12, curricula support for CAPS, DCAPS, IEB/GED; includes supportive therapies and extracurriculars.
Bergsig- Utrecht
- Location: 11 Van Rooyen Street, Utrecht
- Website: https://bergsiglsen.co.za/
- Phone:034 331 3002
- Email: admin@bergsiglsen.co.za
- Focus: a public special‑needs school. Grades 1 through 12 (ages 6–18) with mild to moderate learning disabilities, following an adapted CAPS curriculum in small classes, incorporating life skills and vocational training such as hospitality, weaving, woodwork, and metal craft, with optional residential boarding for learners from Grade 8 onwards
Bloom – Umhlali
- Location: Bloom Village, R102 Umhlali
- Website: https://www.bloomcentre.co.za/
- Phone: 032 815 2701
- Email: info@bloomcentre.co.za
- Focus: Uses Phonographics, Numbersense, ACE (Gr R), SET programmes.
Bright Future Special School – Durban
- Location: 87 Macren Mistery Road, Parlock, Durban
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Bright-Future-Special-School-100047334685547/
- Phone: Arlene 0768653941
- Email: info@bfss.co.za
- Focus: Special needs education serving learners with disabilities including autism and speech difficulties.
Capulum College – Hilton (Pietermaritzburg area)
- Location: 1 Church Ln, Leonard, Hilton,
- Website: capulumcollege.com
- Phone: +27 33 343 4086 or +27 63 825 8389
- Focus: Remedial school (Grades R–12) supporting learners with literacy, speech, anxiety, ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and mild to moderate autism
Charlton Scholars Remedial School – Kloof (Durban)
- Location: 30 Marievale Drive, Zamokuhle, Kloof
- Website: charltonscholars.co.za
- Phone: 082 456 8481
- Email: charltonhs@mweb.co.z
- Focus: Learning difficulties in reading, writing, spelling, ADHD, ASD level 1
Cornerstone Learning Centre – Marburg (Port Shepstone)
- Location: Plot 17, Izotsha Road, Marburg
- Website: cornerstonelearningcentre.co.za
- Phone: 039 685 6467
- Email: cslearningcentre@gmail.com
- Focus: Autism spectrum disorder and developmental delays; CAPS-based program
Curro Assisted Learning – Durban (CLSU)
- Website: curro.co.za/…/assisted-learning-schools
- Phone/Email: campus‑specific, e.g. Curro Morningside Durban
- Focus: CAPS-aligned mainstream education with tailored support for ADHD, autism, dyslexia, anxiety; small class sizes, in-class therapy access; neuroaffirming
Durban Remedial School – Durban
- Location: Durban Remedial College 250 Alan Paton Road, Bulwer
- Website: https://d-assessmentandschool.co.za/about/
- Phone: (031) 201 1767
- Email: childassessthrapycentre@gmail.com
- Focus: Diagnostic assessments, remedial schooling, therapy-based education for learners with learning difficulties (autism, dyslexia, ADHD)
Edu360 – Ballito
- Location: Ballito
- Phone: 072 217 7282 (Kimber)
- Website: edu360school.com
- Email: info@edu360school.com
- Focus: Gr R–young adults (18–20+), ASDAN, Cambridge, BETEC.
Genius Junction -Waterfall
- Location: Waterfall, KZN
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Genius-Junction-Tuition-Centre-61569159913326/
- Phone: 084 831 1234 (Kerry Katz)
- Email: kerryleighkatz@gmail.com
- Focus: Gr R–7, flexible curriculum, GED offering.
Glenwood Preparatory – Glenwood, Durban
- Location: 1 Bath Road, Glenwood
- Website: glenwoodprep.co.za
- Phone: 031 201 5165
- Email: info@glenwoodprep.co.za
- Focus: ADHD specialist support within mainstream curriculum
Gordon Road Girls’ Primary (Lighthouse Unit) – Durban
- Location: Windermere, Durban
- Website: grgs.co.za
- Phone: 031 303 2628
- Email: admissions@grgs.co.za
- Focus: Gr 1–7, CAPS aligned, inclusive education.
Hands and Hearts Academy- Durban
- Location: Morningside, Durban
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Hands-and-Hearts-Autism-interventions-100063855080010/
- Phone: 076 528 7898 (Leigh)
- Email: admin@handsandhearts.co.za
- Focus: Gr RRR–1, CAPS aligned. School for Autistic children
Headway Pre-Primary- Durban
- Location: 151 Kenneth Kaunda Road 4051 Durban,
- Phone: 031 563 2288
- Email: office@headway.school
- Focus: Early intervention classes, CAPS aligned.
Incredible Minds – Durban North
- Location: 52 Chelsea Dr, Durban North, Durban
- Phone: 084 717 2397 (Sheraine)
- Email: incredibleminds.alc@gmail.com
- Focus: Toddler to Gr 1, early childhood development. Autism centre that caters for Academic, Speech, Sensory, Emotional, Physical needs of children
Khanyisa -Durban North
- Location: 69 Chelsea Drive, Durban North
- Website: khanyisacentre.co.za
- Phone: 031 561 9167
- Email: admin@khanyisacentre.co.za (Durban) / adminel@khanyisacentre.co.za (East London)
- Focus: Developmental centre offering specialised educational and therapeutic support for children from birth to 18 years, with individualised interventions based on international best practice.
Kenmont School – Bluff, Durban
- Address: 45 Island View Rd, Bluff
- Website: kenmont.co.za
- Phone: 031 466 4477
- Email: receptionist@kenmont.co.za
- Focus: Grades: R–12Long-term remedial school for ADD, ADHD, autism, dyslexia; includes speech & occupational therapy, academic & vocational programs
Lionsgate Academy – Durban North
- Location: 63 St Andrews Drive, Durban North, 4051
- Website: lionsgateacademy.co.za
- Phone: +27 84 712 1669
- Email: info@lionsgateacademy.co.za
- Focus: Private specialised centre for learners with ASD, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, and speech delay; phased academic programme offering inclusive, adaptive learning; non‑ABA
Little Leaders Preschool – Durban North
- Location: 29 Harrison Drive, Glenhills, Durban North,
- Website: littleleaderspreschool.co.za
- Phone: +27 31 564 0833
- Email: littleleader@mweb.co.za
- Focus: A mainstream, owner-managed preschool offering inclusive education for children from birth to Grade R. play-based learning with strong support for neurodiverse learners (e.g., sensory integration, occupational therapy, speech therapy). Grade R follows the CAPS curriculum.
Livingstone Primary School – Morningside, Durban
- Location: 74 Livingstone Road, Windemere, Durban
- Website: livingstoneschool.co.za
- Phone: 031 312 2026 /7
- Email: reception@lpschool.co.za
- Focus: Short-term remedial specialist school for Grades 00–7 with average-to-high ability learners experiencing dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, Asperger’s, anxiety; integrated therapy (speech, OT, audiology), small classes
Masterpieces Edu Hub -Umhlanga
- Location: Umhlanga Ridge
- Phone: 072 783 1333 (Deborah Kruger)
- Email: deborah@neurome.co.za
- Focus: Gr R–12, NeuroMe (CAPS). A space to support Neurodiversity and Providing a supportive atmosphere for learners to thrive.
Monument Primary – Ladysmith
- Location: 61 De Wet Street, Observation Hill, Ladysmith
- Website: monumentkzn.co.za
- Phone: 036 637 3784
- Email: via site
- Focus: Differentiated approach to learning styles within mainstream school; supports neurodivergent learners with unique learning approaches
Ningizimu Special School – Umlazi
- Location: 63 Kenyon Howden Road Montclair
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Ningizimu-Special-School-100094123843560/
- Phone: 031 469 0768
- Email: ningizimuspecialschool@gmail.com
- Focus: Public special school for learners with intellectual disabilities/autism
Radix James Remedial School – Durban North
- Location: 59 Swapo Road, Durban North
- Website: radixjames.co.za
- Phone: 031 563 4404 ·
- Email: info@radixjames.co.za
- Focus: Remedial day school Grades R–9 supporting autism, ADHD, dyslexia, behavioural challenges; maximum class size of 10, CAPS curriculum, small-group individualized teaching
The Rainbow Room – Durban
- Location: 1 Igwababa Road, Kloof, Durban, 3610, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Website: therainbowroom.co.za
- Phone: +27 74 172 7201
- Email: amber@therainbowroom.co.za
- Focus: Remedial preschool offering early intervention for children aged 2–7 years with special education needs, speech and language delays, and mild to moderate autism.
Redwood College – La Lucia
- Location: 34 Ronan Road, La Lucia, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4051, South Africa
- Website: redwoodschools.co.za/lalucia/
- Phone: 031 572 7182
- Email: lalucia@redwoodschools.co.za
- Focus: Private Christian school offering a blended learning environment from preschool to Grade 12. Provides IEB (NSC), Cambridge, or GED exit qualifications.
St. Helier Academy of Learning – Hillcrest – DCAPS
- Location: 3 Sutton Place, Hillcrest
- Website: sthacademy.co.za
- Phone: +27 72 625 6284
- Email: hello@sthacademy.co.za
- Focus: Inclusive education from Grade 0000 to Grade 12, offering CAPS, DCAPS, ABET, TVET, and GED curricula. Emphasizes personalised learning with a maximum of 10 learners per class, integrating academic support, therapy, and counseling services.
St. Raphael’s Special School – Durban
- Location: 18 Coulter Road, Woodlands, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4004, South Africa
- Website: straphaels.org.za
- Phone: 031 469 1077
- Email: contact@straphaels.org.za
- Focus: Government-funded, no-fee school catering to learners with various disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), cerebral palsy, physical disabilities, and chronic medical conditions. The school offers specialised programs based on learners’ cognitive abilities, including CAPS Foundation Phase (Grade R–3), CAPS Intermediate and Senior Phase (Grade 4–7), CAPS-SID (Grade R–6), and Technical Occupational Skills.
Sunfield Homeschool Co‑op – Durban region
- Website: sunfieldhomeschool.co.za
- Phone/Email: via site
- Focus: Homeschool cooperative offering individualised support, academic therapy and peer groups for learners with dyslexia, ADHD and learning challenge
The Bridge Children’s Centre – Amanzimtoti and Durban
- Location: Amanzimtoti and Durban
- Website: bridgechildrenscentre.org.za
- Phone: +27 82 297 1519 (Junior Campus); +27 79 327 7059 (Senior Campus); +27 82 895 4041 (Aqua Campus)
- Email: admin@thebridgecc.co.za (General); seniors@thebridgecc.co.za (Senior Campus)
- Focus: A neurodiverse educational facility offering specialised programs for children aged 3 to 18+ with autism and related developmental challenges. The centre provides individualised curricula tailored to each child’s needs, fostering a supportive environment that promotes holistic development.
The Autism Project – Salt Rock
- Location: Eden Village, Old Fort Road, Salt Rock, 4390, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Website: autism-project.com
- Phone: 072 282 2997 / 061 874 5212
- Email: hello@autism-project.com
- Focus: Specialized intervention centre providing tailored support for children aged 2–17 on the autism spectrum. Offers a combination of evidence-based interventions including Early Start Denver Model, TEACCH, Floortime, PECs, Makaton, and RDI. Provides individualized programs, parent training, school support, and professional workshops.
The Umbrella Centre – Durban (Homeschool)
- Location: Home-based and school-based sessions in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Website: theumbrellacentre.co.za
- Phone: +27 81 728 6112
- Email: revania@theumbrellacentre.co.za
- Focus: Autism intervention centre offering individualized skills development and support to neurodivergent children. Utilizes a tripartite approach combining floor time, structured environments, and strong practitioner-child relationships to encourage independence and school readiness. Areas of focus include communication, social skills, sensory integration, behavior management, and academic support.
Zululand Remedial Centre – Empangeni
- Location: President Swart Avenue, Empangeni
- Website: zululandremedialcentre.co.za
- Phone: 035 772 7740
- Email: info@zululandremedialcentre.co.za
- Focus: supports learners from Grade 1 to Grade 7 with moderate learning disabilities—such as dyslexia, ADHD, auditory/visual perception challenges—using a multi-sensory specialised CAPS curriculum
Whizz Kidz Special Needs Centre – Pinetown
Location: 5 Gordon Road, Hatton Estate, Pinetown, 3610, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Website: whizz-kidz.co.za
Phone: +27 82 565 2440
Email: whizzkidzsnc@mweb.co.za
Focus: Specialised educational centre catering to children with severe disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Angelman Syndrome, and Rett Syndrome. The centre provides individualised education programs (IEPs) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methodologies to support optimal development.
Willow Creek Special Educational Needs School – Hillcrest
- Location: Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Website: willowcreeksen.co.za
- Phone: 071 609 1545
- Email: admin@willowcreeksen.co.za
- Focus: Private school dedicated to empowering students with special educational needs. Offers a warm and inclusive environment that fosters belief in each child’s potential, resilience, and self-determination. Provides personalised education to help students overcome academic and emotional challenges, preparing them to thrive beyond graduation.
Mpumalanga Neuroinclusive Schools (A–Z)
Audeamus School – Emalahleni (Witbank), Mpumalanga
- Location: 53 Annie Street,Witbank South Africa
- Website: audeamus.co.za
- Phone: 074 174 7457 | 074 138 8189
- Email:secretary@audeamus.co.za
- Focus: Private specialist school offering academic, physical, and life-skills support for learners with intellectual disabilities, learning barriers, and autism; CAPS-aligned, small-class
Basizeni Special School – eMbalenhle
- Location: 7869 Dr Victor Nhlapo Ave, Ext. 11, eMbalenhle
- Website: basizenispecialschool.co.za
- Phone: +27 17 685 1197
- Email: info@basizenispecialschool.co.za
- Focus: Government special school (LSEN) for learners with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities; functional curriculum, therapeutic support
Ethokomala Special School – Kinross
- Type: Government special needs school
- Phone: 087 808 6519
- Focus: Intellectual and developmental disabilities
Flamboyant School – White River
- Location: 26 Tom Lawrence Street, White River, Mpumalanga
- Website: www.flamboyantschool.co.za
- Phone: (013) 750 1427 / (013) 751 3484
- Email: info@flamboyantschool.co.za
- Focus: Remedial education for learning barriers (dyslexia, ADHD, etc.); includes OT, speech, and educational psychology support
Marietjie Skool – Secunda
- Location: Derde straat, Secunda, South Africa
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/MarietjieSchool
- Phone: 017 631 1474
- Email: marietjieschool@telkomsa.net
- Focus: Intellectual disabilities; public remedial-style school
Masinakane Special School – Siyabuswa
- Type: Government special needs school
- Phone: 097‑67568
- Focus: General intellectual and developmental support
Osizweni Special School – Gert Sibande District
- Type: Government special school
- Phone: (Not publicly available)
- Focus: Special needs learners in the district; assumed intellectual and/or developmental support
Progratia Academy – Mbombela (Nelspruit)
- Location: 2 Torbaniet Street, West Acres, Mbombela,
- Website: progratia.co.za
- Phone: (+27) 13 791 2497
- Email: info@progratia.co.za
- Focus: Private full-time school for learners with dyslexia, ADHD, autism and learning delays; small classes with occupational and speech therapy included
Silindokuhle Special School – Kwalugedlane
- Type: Government special school
- Phone:
- Focus: Learners with special educational needs, including autism and cognitive delays
Thanduxolo Specialised School – Witbank/Nkawula
- Type: Government special school
- Phone:
- Focus: Special needs education in the Nkangala region
Tsakane Special School – Acornhoek
- Location: Plot no. 1. RDP Block, Tintswalo Village. Orpen Gate. Acornhoek,
- Website: tsakanespecialschool.wordpress.com
- Phone: 081 802 2888
- Email: tsakanespecialschool@gmail.com
- Focus: Autism, cerebral palsy, developmental and learning challenges
Vaalrivier School & Youth Centre – Standerton
- Location: Walter Sisulu Dr, Standerton, 2429
- Phone: 017 714 0014
- Focus: Learners with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Witbank Education & Autism Centre – Emalahleni
- Website: witbanked.co.za
- Phone: 0749604478
- Email: dands@webmail.co.za
- Focus: Remedial educational support for students with literacy, numeracy, and developmental learning barriers; in-school and aftercare programmes;
Limpopo Neuroinclusive Schools (A–Z)
Curro – Polokwane
- Location: Plot 8, Myngenoegen, Polokwane
- Website: https://gpjschool.co.za/
- Email: kruinies@curro.co.za
- Phone: 015 263 8903 or mobile 066 185 3601
- Focus: A dual‑language Curro campus in Polokwane delivering CAPS education, small classes, extracurriculars like Coding & Ballet, boarding option, and integrated on-site support for learners needing extra academic assistance.
Elica Primary School – Polokwane
- Location: 226–228 Harley Street, Eduan Park, Polokwane, Limpopo, 0700
- Website: https://elicaprimaryschool.co.za/
- Email: mail@elicaprimaryschool.co.za
- Phone: 015 298 8304
- Focus: Provides extra reading and numeracy support onsite for learners needing additional assistance, delivered by experienced educators in small class settings
General Piet Joubert School (GPJ School) – Polokwane
- Location: 56 Webster Street, Polokwane Ext 4, Polokwane
- Website: https://gpjschool.co.za/
- Email: admin@gpjschool.co.za
- Phone: +27 15 295 9265,
- Focus: public, affordable special school in Polokwane serving learners with diverse needs through small class sizes, therapy-integrated instruction, vocational training, and optional hostel accommodation.
Grace and Hope Special School – Seshego, Polokwane
- Location: Seshego-A, Polokwane, 0699
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Grace-and-hope-special-school-61551204218748/
- Phone: 082 065 8877
- Email: graceandhope@mweb.co.za
- Focus: Government special school supporting intellectual and learning disabilities.
Mahlasedi Special School – Lebowakgomo
- Location: 192 Unit A, Lebowakgomo-A, Lebowakgomo, 0737
- Phone: 015 632 4044
- Focus: Government-funded special needs school serving learners with intellectual disabilities.
Mhinga Special School – Malamulele
- Location: Mhinga, Saselamani
- Phone: 079 286 6931
- Email: N/A
- Focus: Supports learners with intellectual disabilities via a government-funded program.
New Horizon Special School – Polokwane
- Location: 225 Suid St, Polokwane Ext 30, Polokwane, 0700
- Phone: 015 295 3520
- Email: N/A
- Focus: Public special school for learners with learning challenges; primary phase.
Oakwood Academy– Polokwane
- Location: 153 Marshall Street,Near Cnr Dorp Str Polokwane, 0699
- Website: https://www.oakwoodacademy.co.za/index.html
- Phone: 078 439 6545
- Email: oakwood@mweb.co.za
- Focus: Oakwood Academy is a Christian‑ethos non‑profit preschool in central Polokwane offering CAPS-aligned early education (Grades R–3) in nurturing, small-class environments. Neuroinclusive.
Phatlaphadima Special School – Mashashane
- Website: N/A
- Phone: 015 224 1204 / 083 734 2734
- Email: N/A
- Focus: Government-funded school for learners with intellectual disabilities.
Rivoni Special School – Elim, Makhado
- Website: N/A
- Phone: 015 556 4420 / 083 350 1232
- Email: N/A
- Focus: Government special needs school addressing learning & possibly sensory disabilities.
Spitskop Special Needs School – Thabazimbi
- Location: Portion 43 Plot Spitskop, Thabazimbi. 0380
- Website: spitskopschool.co.za
- Email: Office@spitskopschool.co.za
- Phone: 072 463 3657 / 071 130 6467
- Focus: Supports learners aged 3–18 with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, epilepsy, cognitive and sensory needs; CAPS curriculum inclusive of autism.
Thusanang Special School – Bela-Bela
- Location: 1547 Leseding, Bela-Bela, 0480
- Website: https://www.thusanangss.co.za/contact-us/
- Phone: 0235-133-2511
- Email: info@thusanangss.co.za
- Focus: Special education for learners with physical, intellectual, and sensory disabilities.
Tshilidzini Special School – Shayandima
- Location: Thohoyandou, 0950
- Website: N/A
- Phone: 015 964 3197/8
- Email: tshilidzini@absamail.co.za
- Focus: School for learners with physical and intellectual disabilities.
North West Neuroinclusive Schools (A–Z)
Daeraad Special School – Wolmaransstad
- Location: 6 Potgieter Str, Wolmaransstad, 2630
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/people/DPMoloto-Special-School/100064106349268/
- Phone: 018 596 1083
- Email: n/a
- Focus: Government special needs school (Multi-disability)
D.P. Moloto Special School – Zeerust
- Location: Lehurutshe Unit 1, Lehurutshe, 2880
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/people/DPMoloto-Special-School/100064106349268/
- Phone: 018 363 4552
- Email: dpmolotospecial@gmail.com
- Focus: Government special needs school catering for learners with severe intellectual disabilities.
E.S. le Grange – Potchefstroom
- Location: 17 Richardson Street, Potchefstroom
- Website: https://www.espotch.co.za/
- Phone: 018 290 7047
- Email: principal@espotch.co.za
- Focus: E.S. le Grange Special School is a multifaceted Government school for learners with Special Educational Needs rendering services to learners with an intellectual and physical disability.
Iteko Special School – Thlabane (Rustenburg)
- Location: 417 Pilane Street, Tlhabane Unit B, Tlhabane, Rustenburg
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/ItekoSpecialSchool/
- Phone: 014 065 0986
- Email: principal@itekospecialschool.co.za
- Focus: a public special‑needs school for Grades 1–10 serving ~500 learners with intellectual disabilities, offering integrated academics, life‑skills, and vocational training (e.g. plumbing, woodwork, beauty) in a holistic, inclusive setting
Keurhoff Special School – Klerksdorp
- Location: Cnr of Goldenway & Kleynhans Street, Pienaarsdorp, Klerksdorp,
- Website: https://keurhof.co.za/
- Phone: 018 462 998 / 018 462 9982
- Email: info@keurhof.co.za
- Focus: Public-school institution serving learners with mild to moderate learning disabilities, offering a School of Skills curriculum that combines basic literacy with market-relevant occupational training, integrated therapy, and Christian values
Neo Mathabe Special School – Brits
- Location: 303/304/305 Mothotlung , Brits, South Africa
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085014252634#
- Phone: 062 955 9417
- Email: n/a
- Focus: an SID institution.It caters for Learners who are severely intellectually disabled from 6 years.
North West School for the Deaf – Rustenburg
- Location: Phokeng, Rustenburg, 0335
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Kutlwanong-School-For-The-Deaf-100071398595527/
- Phone: 014 001 9948
- Email: kutlwanong@gmail.com
- Focus: a public special‑needs school in Rustenburg (North West) that educates around 200–220 learners aged 5 to Grade 12 with severe hearing loss, offering a hybrid structure of basic literacy and vocational training
Reoleboge Special School – Saulspoort
- Location: 20267 Raserapane Section, Moruleng, 0318
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669367227004086/
- Phone: 079 697 2713
- Email: n/a
- Focus: Government special needs school
Resomaretse Special School – Zeerust district
- Location: Stand No 6471, Puana Section Dinokana,
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Resomaretse-Special-School-100070822083371/
- Phone: 073 195 5764
- Email: resomaretsespecial@gmail.com
- Focus: Government special needs school. catering for learners with disability and intellectual disabled.
Temogo Special School – Moses Kotane East district
- Location: Mogwase Unit 4, 0314
- Website: n/a
- Phone: 014 555 5032 / 083 572 0320
- Email: n/a
- Focus: Government special needs school.
The Olive Tree School – Potchefstroom, North West
- Location: 17 Luke Street, Potchefstroom, North West
- Phone: 073 081 9966
- Email: info@theolivetreeschool.co.za
- Website: theolivetreeschool.co.za
- Focus: Private day school & aftercare for Grades RR–7 learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder; small, therapeutic, individualized environment
Northern Cape Neuroinclusive Schools (A–Z)
Boitumelo Special School – Frances Baard (Kimberley)
- Location: John Daka St, Vergenoeg, Kimberley, 8345
- Phone: 0538720809
- Focus: Government special needs school
Elizabeth Conradie School (Elcon) – Kimberley
- Location: 95 Memorial Road, Kimberley, South Africa
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/janniebrinkspecialschool/
- Phone: +27 53 832 4354
- Email: adminelcon@telkomsa.net
- Focus: supports learners with physical disabilities through personalised education and therapeutic services to nurture well‑adjusted individuals and community contributors.
Jannie Brink – Kimberley
- Location: Second Avenue, Kenilworth, Kimberley
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/janniebrinkspecialschool/
- Phone: 053 841 0139
- Email: info@janniebrink.co.za
- Focus: a government special-needs school for learners with intellectual impairments, offering non‑formal literacy, vocational training, sign language instruction, sports and cultural activities with boarding and life-skills support.
Kimberley Training Centre – Frances Baard (Kimberley)
- Phone: 053 871 3355
- Focus: Government training centre/special school.
Learamele Special School – John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman region)
- Type: Government special needs school
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Learamele%20special%20school%20Mothibistad./429108640444450/#
- Phone: +27537731238
- Focus: Special education for cognitive/intellectual disabilities
NJ Heyns Special School – Frances Baard (Kimberley)
- Location: 23 Mcdougal Street, South Ridge, Kimberley, 8301
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/NJ-Heyns-Special-School-100092369912293/
- Email: Ontvangs@njheyns.co.za
- Phone: 053 832 8915
- Focus: Government special needs school.
Laerskool Kleinzee – Namaqua (Kleinzee)
- Location: 3de Straat, Kleinzee, 8282
- Website: https://kleinzeeskool.co.za/
- Phone: 027 877 0032
- Focus: Standard primary school reportedly offering remedial support services; not a full special needs center
Re Tlameleng Special School – Kimberley (West End)
- Location: 17 Reserve Road, West End, Kimberley
- Phone: 053 871 3289
- Email: retlameleng.sp@gmail.com
- Website https://www.facebook.com/p/Re-Tlameleng-Special-School-100077692164611/
- Focus: Focused on visually and hearing impaired students within a public schooling environment
TDA Kimberley (TD Academy)
- Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape
- Phone: 053 831 2345
- Email: tdacademykby@gmail.com
- Website / Facebook: facebook.com/TDAKimberley
- Focus: Independent remedial school catering to learners with specific educational needs, including autism and other special needs; provides tailored teaching and small-group support
Eastern Cape Neuroinclusive Schools (A-Z)
Arcadia Special School – East London
- Location: Kimberley Rd, East London, 5201
- Website: https://arcadiaps.co.za/
- Phone: 043 743 5503
- Email: admin@arcadiaps.co.za
- Focus: a remedial special‑needs school in East London, serving learners with learning barriers via tailored education and therapy-led programmes to build independence and character through its holistic, values-based approach.
Autism Eastern Cape Early Intervention Centre – Walmer, Gqeberha
- Location: 254 Main Road, Walmer, PE
- Phone: 041 581 0650
- Email: info@autismec.co.za
- Focus: Autism-specific preschool (ages 2–6), Child-led, play-based, development-focused; no ABA methods used
Baysville School of Skills – East London
- Location: 2 Burnett Rd, Baysville, East London, 5241
- Website: Baysville
- Phone: 043 721 0270
- Email: admin@baysville.co.za
- Focus: CAPS academic classes + practical skills training like panel beating and spray painting; strong link to industry mentors and potential apprenticeships
Be Still Autism Academu – East London
- Location: 4 Dredge Pl, Amalinda, East London, 5247
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2486297814887880
- Phone: 0810975899
- Focus: Offering qualified Therapists ,aftercare and provide nutritions snacks, Augmentative Alternative Communication, Individualized educational plan,Play Therapy ,Music Therapy,English Medium of instruction
Bergsig Special School – Uitenhage
- Location: 63 Ross Gradwell Street, Uitenhage
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bergsig%20Special%20School/137657139770580/#
- Phone: 041 966 1130
- Email: bergsig@trltech.co.za
- Focus: Government special needs school (Mild–Moderate disabilities)
Bhisho Youth Care Centre – Bhisho area
- Type: Government special needs education centre
- Phone: 040 602 6000
Cape Recife School – Gqeberha
- Location: 58 Admiralty Way, Summerstrand, Gqeberha
- Website: https://www.caperecifeschool.co.za/
- Phone: 041 583 2147/8
- Email: admin@caperecifeschool.co.za
- Focus: a public LSEN school in Gqeberha offering full CAPS curriculum with small-class, therapy-integrated learning and strong matric performance for learners with special needs.
Carlum House – Kouga, Gqeberha
- Website: www.carlumhouse.co.za
- Phone: Various locations, visit website
- Email: Various locations, visit website
- Focus: neuroaffirming school for children with emotional, behavioural, or developmental needs; small classes (max 8 learners); multidisciplinary team; Grades 000–7; Eureka learning system; strengths-based support.
College Street Primary School – East London
- Location: 20 Schultz Road,Nahoon 5201 East London
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/collegestreetprimaryschool/
- Phone: 043 722 2247
- Email: admin@collegestreet.co.za
- Focus: Government special needs primary
Core Bridge Academy – Walmer, Gqeberha – DCAPS
- Location: 120 Fordyce Road, Walmer, Port Elizabeth
- Website: https://corebridge.co.za/
- Phone: +27 60 965 2789
- Email: admin@corebridge.co.za
- Focus: delivers autism-focused early intervention (DCAPS R–1, ages 4–10) in Walmer, Gqeberha, through structured, sensory-sensitive learning and inclusive teaching approaches
EduPlanet Independent School – Struandale, Gqeberha
- Location: 1 Eveready Road, Struandale, Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)
- Website: eduplanet.co.za
- Phone: +27 41 451 1046 / 060 527 3468
- Email: principal@eduplanet.co.za
- Focus: Private combined school (Grades RR–12); small-class CAPS/Cambridge pathways; individualized support for learners with learning barriers
Efata School for the Blind & Deaf – Umtata
- Location: Queenstown R61 Road , Umtata
- Phone: 082 776 1513
- Focus: Government special school (visual & hearing impairments)
Elsen Academy – Gqeberha
- Location: 21 Bird Street Central Port Elizabeth 6001 South Africa
Website: elsen.co.za - Phone: +27 41 582 3289
- Email: admissions@elsen.co.za
Focus: inclusive, small-class learning (max ~14 per class) for Grades 1–7 through mainstream and remedial phases, plus Grades 8–12 with blended academic and vocational pathways—all supported by on-site occupational, speech, play, and remedial therapy
Enkuselweni Primary School – Gqeberha
- Location: Mbilini Road, Kwazakhele, Gqeberha
- Phone: 041 402 3100
- Focus: Government special primary (behavioural challenges)
Grahamstown Amasango Career School – Makhanda
- Location:Victoria Rd, Oatlands, Makhanda, 6139
- Website: https://www.amasango.org.uk/the-school.html
- Phone: 046 622 5280
- Focus: Grahamstown Amasango Career School is a special school in Makhanda and it caters for learners with learning disabilities.
Happydale Special School -Gqeberha
- Location: Hoets Cres, Algoa Park, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/Happydalespecialschool/
- Email: info@happydaleschool.co.za
- Focus: Happydale Special School is a school for students with special needs aged 6 – 18 years. Public special-needs school offering CAPS‑aligned academic instruction in small classes (~10–15 learners) with integrated life-skills development and therapeutic support
Insight Learning Centre & College – Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha
- Location: Newton Park, Gqeberha
- Website: insightlearningcentre.co.za
- Phone: 065 113‑2233 / 061 157‑7517
- Focus: Private Christian school R–12; caters to ADHD, mild ASD, learning difficulties; small classes, individualised support, therapy integration
Ikwezi Lokusa Special School – Mthatha
- Location: 1, 5099 Gerald Spilkin St, Ikwezi, Mthatha, 5099
- Phone: 047 535 0601
- Focus: Government special school
Kanyisa Special School – Cala
- Location: Cala, 5455
- Phone: 047 877 0190
- Focus: Government special school (intellectual disabilities)
Life Springs Academy – East London
- Location: 38 Vincent Road, East London
- Website: lifespringsacademy.co.za
- Phone: 061 570 0361
- Email: info@lifespringsacademy.co.za
- Focus: Special needs tutoring and day school for learners with developmental delays; literacy, numeracy, communication, self‑help, social and practical life skills; therapeutic, functional support
Metanoia Schools – Humansdorp & Gqeberha
- Website: metanoiaschools.co.za
- Email: info@metanoiaschools.co.za
- Focus: Small, therapy-supported campuses offering pre-primary to primary education for learners with learning barriers; individualized multisensory programs; inclusive,
Merryvale School for Specialised Education – Gqeberha
- Location: 1 Alan drive, Mangold Park, Gqeberha
- Website: merryvaleschool.co.za
- Phone: (041) 367 1957
- Focus: Severe intellectual disabilities and autism; government-funded but operates independent-style with therapy teams and non‑graded, phased learning
Parklands Special School – Beacon Bay, East London
- Location: 3 Coad Road, Beacon Bay, East London, 5241
- Website: parklandspecialschool.co.za
- Phone: 043 748 5749
- Email: admin@parklandspecialschool.co.za
- Focus: Government special LSEN school for intellectual and developmental disabilities (includes ASD, CP, epilepsy); therapy-rich curriculum with life skills
Quest School for Autistic Learners – Gqeberha
- Location: 2 Hoy Ave, South End, Gqeberha, 6001
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/questschool/
- Phone: 041 581 0964
- Email: Admin@questschool.co.za
- Focus: School for autistic learners.
Re Rubin Birin Special School – Port Elizabeth
- Location: Old Uitenhage Road &, Bethelsdorp Rd, Salt Pan, Bethelsdorp
- Phone: 071 732 1350
- Type: Government special school (hearing impaired)
St Bartz Academy – Port Elizabeth/ Gqeberha
- Location: Humerail
- Phone: 083 345 2179 (Andrea Thomas)
- Focus: Autism-specific school age 2 to 17.
St Andrew’s Preparatory School – Grahamstown (Makhanda)
- Location: Leicester Street, Makhanda
- Website: saprepschool.com
- Email: contact@saprepschool.com
- Phone: +27(0)46 603 2400
- Focus: Independent boarding/day prep; although mainstream, fosters inclusive small-class learning and could accommodate neurodivergent learners; neuroaffirming
Sunshine Special School – Uitenhage
- Location: Gibbon Street, Kariega (Uitenhage), Eastern Cape
- Phone: 041 992 2645
- Focus: provides CAPS-based education and life-skills training for learners with intellectual disabilities in small classes within a public special‑needs setting.
Sparrow Valley Learning Hub & Tutoring Centre – Queenstown
- Location: 1 Gladstone, Queenstown, South Africa
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565476688985
- Phone: 081 365 7269
- Email: sparrowvalleylh@gmail.com
- Focus: supplementary educational support designed to enhance and complement the learner’s existing academic program. We are committed to providing high-quality tutoring and enrichment services that support students.
Westview Special School – Newton Park, Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth
- Location: Mowbray St, Mill Park, Gqeberha, 6001
- Website: https://westviewpe.co.za/
- Phone: 041–365-1223 / 041–365-1224
- Email: school@westviewpe.co.za
- Focus: Government special school (varied special needs)
Wings Discovery School/Centre – Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth
- Location: 207 Walmer Boulevard, South End, Port Elizabeth, 6001
- Phone: +27 82 339 4896
- Focus: Combined School serving a small cohort (~50 learners) in small classes (approx. 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio) with an academic remedial focus rather than a full special‑needs certification
Free State Neuroinclusive Schools (A-Z)
Amari‑Skool Special School – Welkom
- Location: Arrarat Rd, Dagbreek, Welkom, 9459
- Email: amari@internext.co.za
- Phone: 057 352 8463
- Focus: CAPS-based academic and life-skills support. Mild to moderate learning disabilities
Boitumelong Special School – Thaba Nchu
- Location: Over Stream Cemetery, Garapulana, Ratlou, Thaba Nchu
- Phone: Tel 051 874 1380 | Cell 083 411 4356
- Focus: Intellectual & developmental disabilities (typically primary to secondary). CAPS-aligned academic and life‑skills education in a supportive LSEN setting
Carel Du Toit Special School – Bloemfontein
- Location: Roth Avenue, Willows, Bloemfontein, 9324
- Website: https://careldutoitbfn.co.za/
- Phone: 051 405 2712 | Cell 084 660 6661
- Focus: Learners with hearing impairment
Johan Slabbert Skool — Kroonstad
- Location: Du Toit Street, Kroonstad, Free State, 9499
- Website: https://jsskool.co.za/
- Phone: 056 212 3881 & 056 213 4360
- Email: jsskool@jsskool.co.za
- Focus: Provides Afrikaans-medium specialist instruction for learners with specific and special educational needs, fostering individual growth through Christian values
Jimmie Roos School for Boys – Dewetsdorp
- Location: 153 Mokoena St, Dewetsdorp, 9940
- Website: https://www.jimmieroos.co.za/
- Phone: 051 541 1015
- Email: Principal@jimmieroos.co.za
- Focus: Specialised School for boys with emotional, behavioral and learning problems
Leboneng Special School – Welkom
- Location: 14101 Education Street, Thabong, Welkom
- Phone: 057 395 1306
- Focus: Broad range of special educational needs. CAPS curriculum adapted, emphasis on life skills and structured support
Martie du Plessis Special School — Fichardt Park, Bloemfontein
- Location: 91 Du Plooy Crescent, Fichardt Park, Bloemfontein, Free State
- Website: https://mdup.co.za/
- Phone: +27 51 522 6801
- Email: mdupschool@mdup.co.za
- Focus: Public LSEN school serving learners with cerebral palsy, physical disabilities, learning disabilities through the mainstream CAPS curriculum, supported by a full multidisciplinary team including therapy and remedial reading support
Nobilis Skool – Virginia
- Location: Naboom, Virginia, 9430
- Phone: 072 058 7941
- Focus: Learners with learning and cognitive challenges. Individualised learning support in a special-needs environment
Orion Special School – Welkom
- Location: 11 Zebra Street, Doorn, Welkom
- Phone: 057 352 7166
- Email: orionvaardigheidskool@absamail.co.za
- Focus: Learners requiring specialised educational support. Remedial classroom structures and life skills orientation.
PONTEM Development Centre – Bloemfontein
- Location: Kenilworth Rd, Groenvlei, Bloemfontein, 9301
- Website: https://pontemdc.co.za/about/
- Phone: 082 308 7206
- Email: info@pontemdc.co.za
- Focus: Grade RR to Grade 3 Applies a movement-integrated, play-based curriculum to address emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and gross motor development, making CAPS accessible through “learning by moving



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