Thulasizwe Special School
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng 103 m
Public primary school
Pumla School for the Severly Mentally Handicapped
Orlando West-Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Pumla School for the Severly Mentally Handicapped is a public primary school in Orlando West-Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a severe mental disability specialisation. In 2025 it had 351 learners and 32 educators, about 11 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) | 351 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 11 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 37% of 62 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700132779 |
Address and location
| Street address | 9307, Armitage Street, Orlando West-Soweto, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O Box 377 Orlando 1804 |
| Suburb / area | Orlando West-Soweto |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg West |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800039 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Pumla School for the Severly Mentally Handicapped
Is Pumla School for the Severly Mentally Handicapped a public or private school?
Pumla School for the Severly Mentally Handicapped is a public primary school.
Does Pumla School for the Severly 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 Pumla School for the Severly Mentally Handicapped?
351 learners and 32 educators (about 11 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 37% of 62 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Pumla School for the Severly Mentally Handicapped?
Its EMIS number is 700132779.
Where is Pumla School for the Severly Mentally Handicapped?
9307, Armitage Street, Orlando West-Soweto, Johannesburg. It is in Orlando West-Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. Phone 011 936 5249.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.