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Doug Whitehead School

Public primary school, severe mental disability specialisation · Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Doug Whitehead School, a public primary school serving Kensington, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 230 learners.

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

Doug Whitehead School is a public primary school in Kensington, Johannesburg.

230
Learners
23
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, Doug Whitehead 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 Doug Whitehead School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Doug Whitehead School.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Doug Whitehead School, 3,591 compared with 230, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Doug Whitehead School, 2,896 compared with 230; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Doug Whitehead School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Doug Whitehead School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Doug Whitehead School, 2,848 compared with 230, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Doug Whitehead School's 230, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Doug Whitehead School's 230, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Doug Whitehead School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Doug Whitehead School's 230; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Doug Whitehead School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Doug Whitehead School, 2,896 compared with 230; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Doug Whitehead School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Doug Whitehead 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 Doug Whitehead School's 230, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Doug Whitehead School's 230, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Doug Whitehead School, 2,848 compared with 230, 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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Doug Whitehead School for 2027

Because Doug Whitehead School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
24, Cressy, Kensington, Kensington, Johannesburg
Postal
33193 Jeppestown 2043
Telephone
011 618 2300
EMIS number
700133744

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Doug Whitehead 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 Doug Whitehead School directly, on 011 618 2300, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Doug Whitehead 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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Doug Whitehead School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Doug Whitehead 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 Doug Whitehead School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Doug Whitehead School?
Doug Whitehead School reported 230 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Doug Whitehead School?
Yes, Doug Whitehead 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.
Is Doug Whitehead School a public or private school?
Doug Whitehead School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Doug Whitehead School?
You can call 011 618 2300. It is located at 24, Cressy, Kensington, Kensington, Johannesburg.
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