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Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School

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

Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School is a public primary school based in Vereeniging. It currently teaches around 244 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Vereeniging, Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School operates as a public primary school.

244
Learners
23
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Severe Mental Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Isizwe-Setjhaba 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 Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

Here is how Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng East district.

  • Sicelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School, 2,125 compared with 244, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School's 244, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,832 learners against Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School's 244, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur teaches considerably more learners than Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School, 1,659 compared with 244, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School, 1,611 compared with 244; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vereeniging

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

  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School's 244, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Meyerton Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School, 1,611 compared with 244; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Setlabotjha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School, 1,588 compared with 244, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Thuto Lore Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School, 1,518 compared with 244; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Smuts High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,405 learners against Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School's 244; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 71.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School for 2027

Isizwe-Setjhaba 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
12, Anton Stegman Street, Homer, Vereeniging, Vereeniging
Postal
11 Sharpeville 1928
Telephone
016 100 2824
EMIS number
700330860

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Isizwe-Setjhaba 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 Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School directly, on 016 100 2824, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Isizwe-Setjhaba 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 Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School the best school in Vereeniging?
No matric pass rate is on record for Isizwe-Setjhaba 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 Vereeniging besides Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vereeniging, including Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School.
How big are the classes at Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School?
Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School reported 244 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School?
Yes, Isizwe-Setjhaba 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 Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School a public or private school?
Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Isizwe-Setjhaba Special School?
You can call 016 100 2824. It is located at 12, Anton Stegman Street, Homer, Vereeniging, Vereeniging.
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