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BEL PORTO SKOOL publication
BEL PORTO SKOOLRef: https://www.belporto.org.za/history
Official source
Source domain: belporto.org.za
Collected on 7 August 2026
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What this means
Bel Porto School, located at 2 Arcadia Avenue, Lansdowne, Cape Town, was established in 1985 through the amalgamation of Sunnyday Centre and Marah Training Centre. It moved to its current premises on 8 March 1991 and now serves over 280 learners, with potential capacity for up to 330. The school provides educational and therapeutic support for learners with severe/moderate intellectual and co-occurring impairments, including autism and neurological conditions, with admissions managed through the Western Cape Education Department and other qualified professionals. Its mission focuses on individual development, collaboration among caregivers and therapists, staff training, and knowledge sharing.
Facts
Places
Western Cape, City of Cape Town
Reference
https://www.belporto.org.za/history
Key Takeaways
- 1985
- 8 March 1991
- 2 Arcadia Avenue Lansdowne
- 280 learners
- 330 learners (potential)
- Western Cape Education Department
- SIAS process
- Director of Special Needs
- admission
- referral agents
- Bel Porto School
- Sunnyday Centre
- Marah Training Centre
- Western Cape Cerebral Palsy Association
- Oasis Association
- Western Cape Education Department
- Education Management and Development Centres (EMDCs)
- Screening Identification Assessment and Support (SIAS)