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Itumeleng School for Severely Mentally Handicapped
Westonaria, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Itumeleng School for Severely Mentally Handicapped is a public primary school in Westonaria, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Gauteng West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a severe mental disability specialisation. In 2025 it had 284 learners and 28 educators, about 10.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Gauteng (1 006 learners). 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 primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Severe Mental Disability |
| Sector | Public |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 284 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 10.1 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 44% of 62 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700271304 |
Address and location
| Street address | 227, Davies Street, Westonaria, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 224 Randfontein 1759 |
| Suburb / area | Westonaria |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Gauteng West |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | Rand West Local Municipality |
| Ward | 74805024 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Itumeleng School for Severely Mentally Handicapped
Is Itumeleng School for Severely Mentally Handicapped a public or private school?
Itumeleng School for Severely Mentally Handicapped is a public primary school.
Does Itumeleng School for Severely Mentally Handicapped charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption.
How many learners are at Itumeleng School for Severely Mentally Handicapped?
284 learners and 28 educators (about 10.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 44% of 62 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Itumeleng School for Severely Mentally Handicapped?
Its EMIS number is 700271304.
Where is Itumeleng School for Severely Mentally Handicapped?
227, Davies Street, Westonaria, Johannesburg. It is in Westonaria, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Gauteng West education district. Phone 011 753 1192.
Schools near Itumeleng School for Severely Mentally Handicapped
Laerskool Gerrit Maritz
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Westonaria Primary School
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Hoërskool Westonaria
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93.7% matric 2025Izanokhanyo Primary School
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T M Letlhake Secondary School
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86.0% matric 2025Laerskool Venterspos
Westonaria, Johannesburg, Gauteng 5.7 km
Laerskool Modderfontein
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Kamogelo Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.