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Samson Special School

Public combined school, mild mental disability specialisation · Germiston, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (3 circuit)

Samson Special School is a public combined school based in Germiston. The school's roll stands at roughly 502 learners.

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

In Germiston, Samson Special School operates as a public combined school.

502
Learners
35
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Mild Mental Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Samson 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 Samson 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 Samson Special School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Samson Special School, 3,023 compared with 502; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samson Special School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samson 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 Samson Special School's 502; is a public primary school, a different phase than Samson Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Samson Special School's 502; is a public primary school, a different phase than Samson Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Samson Special School's 502; is a public primary school, a different phase than Samson Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Samson Special School, 2,435 compared with 502; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samson Special School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samson 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 Samson Special School's 502; is a public primary school, a different phase than Samson Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Samson Special School, 2,435 compared with 502; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samson Special School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samson 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 Samson Special School's 502; is a public primary school, a different phase than Samson Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Samson Special School, 2,364 compared with 502; is a public primary school, a different phase than Samson Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against Samson Special School's 502; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samson 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Samson Special School for 2027

As a public school, Samson Special 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
234, Shabangu Street, Katlehong, Germiston, Germiston
Postal
P.o.box 12108 Katlehong 1432
Telephone
011 201 4621
EMIS number
700341206

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Samson 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 Samson Special School directly, on 011 201 4621, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Samson 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Samson Special School the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for Samson 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 Samson Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Samson Special School?
Samson Special School reported 502 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Samson Special School?
Yes, Samson 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 Samson Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Samson Special School.
Is Samson Special School a public or private school?
Samson Special School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Samson Special School?
You can call 011 201 4621. It is located at 234, Shabangu Street, Katlehong, Germiston, Germiston.
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