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Thulasizwe Special School
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Thulasizwe Special School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a autism specialisation. In 2025 it had 108 learners and 18 educators, about 6 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 | Autism |
| Sector | Public |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 108 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 6 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 94% of 62 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700133165 |
Address and location
| Street address | 9305, Ngobese Srteet, Orlando West 2, Soweto, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 1804 |
| Suburb / area | 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
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 Thulasizwe Special School
Is Thulasizwe Special School a public or private school?
Thulasizwe Special School is a public primary school.
Does Thulasizwe Special School 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 Thulasizwe Special School?
108 learners and 18 educators (about 6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 94% of 62 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Thulasizwe Special School?
Its EMIS number is 700133165.
Where is Thulasizwe Special School?
9305, Ngobese Srteet, Orlando West 2, Soweto, Johannesburg. It is in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. Phone 011 939 2341.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.