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Vera School for Autistic Learners

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Vera School for Autistic Learners

Vera School for Learners with Autism was founded in 1970 and makes specific provision for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Vera is a public school functioning under the auspices of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED).

Founded
Headquarters
Cape Town, Western Cape
Foundation type
Voluntary Association

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 52

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for NPO Directorate deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Vera School for Autistic Learners with a partial profile.

  • Established in 2001, it is among the oldest education charities in South Africa GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 12,606 education charities in South Africa it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Vera School for Autistic Learners is a registered education nonprofit based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its registration number is 014-912 NPO. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 52/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Vera School for Autistic Learners's official registration number is 014-912 NPO, as recorded in the national registry of South Africa.

Vera School for Autistic Learners has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 52 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in South Africa is 52/100.

Vera School for Autistic Learners is located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Vera School for Autistic Learners is classified as an Education organization, registered in South Africa. It operates as a Voluntary Association.

According to GiveRadar's records, Vera School for Autistic Learners is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate and overseen by the Department of Social Development (DSD). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Vera School for Learners with Autism was founded in 1970 and makes specific provision for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Vera is a public school functioning under the auspices of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). Vera School for Autistic Learners is classified as an education organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2001.

Vera School for Autistic Learners is registered with the South African Department of Social Development as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO). If the organisation also holds Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) status from the South African Revenue Service (SARS), donations may be tax-deductible. Organisations with Section 18A approval can issue tax-deductible donation receipts, allowing donors to deduct contributions up to 10% of their taxable income. Verify PBO and Section 18A status directly with SARS before claiming a deduction.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in South Africa

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development 33,060
Social Services 26,666
Youth Development 18,115
Education this charity 12,606
Health 8,358
Arts & Culture 7,708
Religion 4,163
International 1,871
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Most common causes in South Africa

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 20,312
Early Childhood 20,020
Youth Development 6,538
Arts & Culture 5,272
Health 5,054
Hunger 4,224
Disability 2,877
Religion 2,171

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
South African Department of Social Development (NPO Directorate)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 11, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 11, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2001
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No NPO Annual Report (DSD) on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Vera School for Autistic Learners

What is Vera School for Autistic Learners?
Vera School for Autistic Learners is a education voluntary association based in Cape Town, South Africa. Vera School for Learners with Autism was founded in 1970 and makes specific provision for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Vera is a public school functioning under the auspices of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED).
When was Vera School for Autistic Learners founded?
Vera School for Autistic Learners was founded in 2001.
Where is Vera School for Autistic Learners located?
Headquartered in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Vera School for Autistic Learners trustworthy?
Vera School for Autistic Learners has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Vera School for Autistic Learners's registration number?
Registration: 014-912 NPO (South Africa).
What is Vera School for Autistic Learners's website?
https://www.vera.co.za/
Are donations to Vera School for Autistic Learners tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.