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Sizwile School For The Deaf

Public combined school, deaf specialisation · Roodepoort, Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (1 circuit)

In Roodepoort, Sizwile School For The Deaf operates as a public combined school. Its last matric group achieved a 55.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Sizwile School For The Deaf: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Sizwile School For The Deaf is a public combined school serving families in and around Roodepoort.

198
Learners
43
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, Sizwile School For The Deaf 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 Sizwile School For The Deaf for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 9 learners from Sizwile School For The Deaf who wrote matric in 2025, 55.6% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231010100.0%
202477100.0%
20259555.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sizwile School For The Deaf reported results in 2 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy7114.3%
English First Additional Language77100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

5 other schools in Johannesburg West district, for comparison against Sizwile School For The Deaf.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sizwile School For The Deaf, 2,274 compared with 198; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sizwile School For The Deaf; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Sizwile School For The Deaf's 55.6%.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Sizwile School For The Deaf, 1,997 compared with 198, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sizwile School For The Deaf, 1,901 compared with 198; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sizwile School For The Deaf; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,861 learners against Sizwile School For The Deaf's 198; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sizwile School For The Deaf; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sizwile School For The Deaf's 55.6%.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sizwile School For The Deaf, 1,846 compared with 198; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sizwile School For The Deaf; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Sizwile School For The Deaf's 55.6%.

Roodepoort

Zooming into Roodepoort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sizwile School For The Deaf.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sizwile School For The Deaf, 2,274 compared with 198; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sizwile School For The Deaf; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Sizwile School For The Deaf's 55.6%.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Sizwile School For The Deaf, 1,997 compared with 198, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Raymond Mhlaba Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,663 learners against Sizwile School For The Deaf's 198; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sizwile School For The Deaf; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sizwile School For The Deaf's 55.6%.
  • Florida Park High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,626 learners against Sizwile School For The Deaf's 198; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sizwile School For The Deaf; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.4% against Sizwile School For The Deaf's 55.6%.
  • Mayibuye Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,545 learners against Sizwile School For The Deaf's 198; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sizwile School For The Deaf; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Sizwile School For The Deaf for 2027

Because Sizwile School For The Deaf 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
4339, Jonas Moabi Drive, Dobsonville, Roodepoort, Roodepoort
Postal
120 Florida 1710
Telephone
011 988 1017
EMIS number
700251900

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sizwile School For The Deaf?
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 Sizwile School For The Deaf directly, on 011 988 1017, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sizwile School For The Deaf?
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 Sizwile School For The Deaf the best school in Roodepoort?
On the numbers that are published, Sizwile School For The Deaf's matric pass rate of 55.6% is lower than RAYMOND MHLABA MATHS, SCIENCE & ICT SCHOOL OF SPECIALISATION's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Roodepoort besides Sizwile School For The Deaf?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Roodepoort, including Forte Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sizwile School For The Deaf?
Sizwile School For The Deaf reported 198 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 5 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 Sizwile School For The Deaf?
Yes, Sizwile School For The Deaf 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 Sizwile School For The Deaf's matric results like?
Sizwile School For The Deaf's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 55.6%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Sizwile School For The Deaf a public or private school?
Sizwile School For The Deaf is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sizwile School For The Deaf?
You can call 011 988 1017. It is located at 4339, Jonas Moabi Drive, Dobsonville, Roodepoort, Roodepoort.
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