Don Matterra

Don Matterra is a public special needs school in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a severe mental disability specialisation. In 2025 it had 202 learners and 16 educators, about 12.6 learners per educator. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption.

School facts

School type	Public special needs school
Phase (DBE)	Special Needs School
Specialisation	Severe Mental Disability
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	202
Educators (2025)	16
Learners per educator	12.6 (province average 9.1)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700122044

Address and location

Street address	8, Michigan Avenue, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg
Postal address	P.O Box 7 Eldorado Park 1812
Suburb / area	Eldorado Park
Town	Johannesburg
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Johannesburg Central
Circuit	2
Municipality	City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward	79800018
Former department	House of Representatives(HOR)

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.