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Mck Special School

Public combined school, deaf specialisation · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Mck Special School, a public combined school serving Soweto, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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Mck Special School is a public combined school in Soweto, Johannesburg.

437
Learners
47
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Deaf
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Mck Special 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 Mck Special School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 9 matric candidates from Mck Special School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202377100.0%
202488100.0%
202599100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mck Special School reported results in 2 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy88100.0%
English First Additional Language88100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg South district with Mck Special School.

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Mck Special School's 437; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mck Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mck Special School, 2,715 compared with 437; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mck Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against Mck Special School's 437; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Mck Special School's 100%.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Mck Special School's 437; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mck Special School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Mck Special School's 100%.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mck Special School, 2,194 compared with 437; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mck Special School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Mck Special School's 100%).

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mck Special School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Mck Special School's 437; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mck Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mck Special School, 2,896 compared with 437; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mck Special School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Mck Special School's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Mck Special School's 437; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mck Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Mck Special School's 437; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mck Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mck Special School, 2,848 compared with 437; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mck Special 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 Mck Special School for 2027

Mck 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
13, Delphinus Street, Lenasia, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 404 Lenasia 1820
Telephone
011 852 7827
EMIS number
700110254

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mck 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 Mck Special School directly, on 011 852 7827, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mck Special 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 Mck Special School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Mck Special School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Mck Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mck Special School?
Mck Special School reported 437 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Mck Special School?
Yes, Mck 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.
What are Mck Special School's matric results like?
Mck Special School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Mck Special School a public or private school?
Mck Special School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mck Special School?
You can call 011 852 7827. It is located at 13, Delphinus Street, Lenasia, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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