J.J. Masipa Technical Occupational School

J.J. Masipa Technical Occupational School is a public combined school in Ratanda, Heidelberg, Gauteng, in the Sedibeng East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school with a mild mental disability specialisation. In 2025 it had 202 learners and 14 educators, about 14.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public combined schools in Gauteng (642 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 combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Specialisation	Mild Mental Disability
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	202
Educators (2025)	14
Learners per educator	14.4 (province average 16.6)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700341131

Address and location

Street address	2356, Mahomo Str, Ratanda, Heidelberg, Heidelberg
Postal address	P.O.Box 7158 Heidelberg 1438
Suburb / area	Ratanda
Town	Heidelberg
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Sedibeng East
Circuit	2
Municipality	Lesedi Local Municipality
Ward	74203004
Former department	Department of Education & Training(DET)

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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.