Private combined school

The Key School

Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng

The Key School is a private combined school in Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school with a autism specialisation. In 2025 it had 20 learners and 6 educators, about 3.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for private combined schools in Gauteng (458 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

School facts

School typePrivate combined school
Phase (DBE)Combined School
SpecialisationAutism
SectorIndependent (private)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21No
Learners (2025)20
Educators (2025)6
Learners per educator3.3 (province average 15.5)
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number700400256

Address and location

Street address7, Rhodes Avenue, Parktown, Johannesburg
Postal addressPo Box 84611 Greenside 2034
Suburb / areaParktown
TownJohannesburg
ProvinceGauteng
Education districtJohannesburg North
Circuit3
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward79800087
Former departmentNew Education Department

Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.

Schools near The Key School

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Parktown Boys' High School

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Helpmekaar Kollege

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Rand Meisieskool-Girls' School

Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1.1 km

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94.4% matric 2025

1 303 learners011 642 4347

Ivy Academy

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