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Don Matterra School

Public special needs education school, severe mental disability specialisation · Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Don Matterra School, a public school serving Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 202 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Don Matterra School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Don Matterra School is a public school in Johannesburg.

202
Learners
16
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Severe Mental Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Don Matterra School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Don Matterra School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Don Matterra School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Don Matterra School's 202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Don Matterra School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Don Matterra School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Don Matterra School, 2,371 compared with 202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Don Matterra School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Don Matterra School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Don Matterra School's 202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Don Matterra School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Don Matterra School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Don Matterra School, 1,987 compared with 202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Don Matterra School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Don Matterra School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Don Matterra School, 1,952 compared with 202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Don Matterra School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Don Matterra School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Don Matterra School's 202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Don Matterra School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Don Matterra School, 2,896 compared with 202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Don Matterra School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Don Matterra School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Don Matterra School's 202; is a public primary school, a different phase than Don Matterra School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Don Matterra School's 202; is a public primary school, a different phase than Don Matterra School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Don Matterra School, 2,848 compared with 202; is a public primary school, a different phase than Don Matterra School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Don Matterra School for 2027

As a public school, Don Matterra School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
8, Michigan Avenue, Eldorado Park, , Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 7 Eldorado Park 1812
Telephone
072 913 1837
EMIS number
700122044

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Don Matterra School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Don Matterra School directly, on 072 913 1837, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Don Matterra School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Don Matterra School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Don Matterra School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Don Matterra School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Don Matterra School?
Don Matterra School reported 202 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Don Matterra School?
Yes, Don Matterra School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Don Matterra School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Don Matterra School.
Is Don Matterra School a public or private school?
Don Matterra School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Don Matterra School?
You can call 072 913 1837. It is located at 8, Michigan Avenue, Eldorado Park, , Johannesburg.
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