The Hamlet School

The Hamlet School is a public special needs school in Turfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a severe mental disability specialisation. In 2025 it had 292 learners and 26 educators, about 11.2 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)	292
Educators (2025)	26
Learners per educator	11.2 (province average 9.1)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700120154

Address and location

Street address	125, Bertha Street, Turfontein, Johannesburg
Postal address	74280 Turfontein 2140
Suburb / area	Turfontein
Town	Johannesburg
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Johannesburg South
Circuit	3
Municipality	City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward	79800124
Former department	House of Assembly(HOA)

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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.