Public primary school

Johannesburg School for Autism

Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Johannesburg School for Autism is a public primary school in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a autism specialisation. In 2025 it had 354 learners and 48 educators, about 7.4 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationAutism
SectorPublic
School feesFee-paying
Section 21No
Learners (2025)354
Educators (2025)48
Learners per educator7.4 (province average 30.1)
Fewer learners per educator than 84% of 62 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number700400920

Address and location

Street address13, Joubert Street Ext, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Suburb / areaBraamfontein
TownJohannesburg
ProvinceGauteng
Education districtJohannesburg East
Circuit1
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward79800060
Former departmentNew Education Department

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.

Questions about Johannesburg School for Autism

Is Johannesburg School for Autism a public or private school?

Johannesburg School for Autism is a public primary school.

Does Johannesburg School for Autism 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 Johannesburg School for Autism?

354 learners and 48 educators (about 7.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 84% of 62 similar schools in Gauteng.

What is the EMIS number of Johannesburg School for Autism?

Its EMIS number is 700400920.

Where is Johannesburg School for Autism?

13, Joubert Street Ext, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 011 484 9608.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.