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Dukathole Special School

Public primary school, severe mental disability specialisation · Katlehong, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (3 circuit)

Dukathole Special School is a public primary school in Katlehong, Germiston. Around 307 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Dukathole Special School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Katlehong, Germiston, Dukathole Special School is a public primary school.

307
Learners
23
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Severe Mental Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Dukathole Special School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Dukathole Special School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni South district with Dukathole Special School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dukathole Special School, 3,023 compared with 307; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dukathole Special School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dukathole Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Dukathole Special School's 307, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Dukathole Special School's 307, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Dukathole Special School's 307, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Dukathole Special School, 2,435 compared with 307; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dukathole Special School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dukathole Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

And within Germiston itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Klopperpark Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,503 learners against Dukathole Special School's 307, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Dukathole Special School, 2,435 compared with 307; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dukathole Special School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dukathole Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,414 learners against Dukathole Special School's 307, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dukathole Special School, 2,364 compared with 307, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against Dukathole Special School's 307; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dukathole Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Dukathole Special School for 2027

Dukathole Special School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
276, Seoue Street, Monaheng Section, Katlehong, Germiston
Postal
12098 Katlehong 1432
Telephone
011 909 4510
EMIS number
700340547

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dukathole Special 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 Dukathole Special School directly, on 011 909 4510, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dukathole Special School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Dukathole Special School the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dukathole Special 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 Germiston besides Dukathole Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Dukathole Special School?
Dukathole Special School reported 307 learners and 23 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 Dukathole Special School?
Yes, Dukathole Special 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 Dukathole Special School a public or private school?
Dukathole Special School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dukathole Special School?
You can call 011 909 4510. It is located at 276, Seoue Street, Monaheng Section, Katlehong, Germiston.
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