Westview School – Port Elizabeth – Excellence in Skills Education

Workshop Introduction video

Get Involved!

How it all started!

Before 18 January 1961, learners
with special educational needs in Port Elizabeth completed their education at various primary schools. Difficult circumstances,
poor facilities and lack of
specialised equipment necessitated the establishment of a separate
school which was named Westview Special Secondary School. The initial school building housed only 240
learners and fifteen educators.
Today we have 700 learners and 51 educators.

Where we Are!

Today we have 700 learners and 51 educators. We have 11 technical subjects and adequate academic classes.

How you can Help!

We are forever increasing our learner enrollment while striving to expand our programmes. This inevitability means that our growth exceeds the funding we receive. We could therefor always use more help.

Our Leaders

Email: principal.200100850@ecschools.org.za

Email: deputytechnical@westviewpe.co.za

Email: deputyacademic@westviewpe.co.za

Letter From The Principal

Dear Parent/Guardian

It is with great pride and commitment that I welcome you to Westview Special School, a School of Skill located in the beautiful province of the Eastern Cape. I am honoured to lead a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about unlocking the potential of every learner entrusted to our care.

We follow the Occupational Curriculum which is purposefully designed to integrate foundational academic support with skills training, within the technical occupational stream. Our electives include but are not limited to, skills such as Hospitality, Woodworking & Timber, Welding and Agriculture which allow learners to explore their interests while gaining real-world skills. Through this alternative pathway, we strive to foster independence, confidence, and long-term employability. We believe that every learner has value and a role to play in society and we aim to equip learners, not only with essential life skills but also with industry-relevant competencies that prepare them for the world of work.

I invite you to explore our website, learn more about our school, and share in the journey of transformation that takes place here every day. Whether you are a parent to a prospective learner, educator, or community member, your support and involvement are vital in helping us shape a more inclusive and empowered society.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Together, we are building futures—one skill, one learner at a time.

Warm regards

Mrs Z. Gobodo

Heads of department

Westview School has three HOD’s in the Academic Department and three HOD’s in the Technical Department. The Head of Department is required to lead, manage and develop the department to ensure it achieves the highest possible standards of excellence in all its activities.